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DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branibar Voiwar (ranked 4426 p4p, 5187 weight class) and Tris Kapula (ranked 529 p4p, 559 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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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Branibar Voiwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tris Kapula !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voiwar's head backwards.
Voiwar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voiwar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voiwar.
 It looks like Branibar Voiwar has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voiwar.
Kapula misses with a looping right.
Voiwar lands with an uppercut that bounces Kapula off the cage and back into range.
Kapula throws a looping overhand right but Voiwar ducks down to avoid it.
Voiwar ducks under a wild hook from Kapula .
Kapula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voiwar moves away.
Voiwar moves away from the strike by Kapula .
The fighters circling - Kapula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voiwar misses with a few strikes there.
Voiwar swings for the body but Kapula moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voiwar throws a head kick that half lands.
Kapula feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Voiwar sprawling to the canvas! Voiwar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kapula finish him?!
 Voiwar is rocked!
Kapula misses with a straight left.
Oh Voiwar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voiwar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapula .
Voiwar seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Kapula misses.
Kapula drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Voiwar right on the button. Voiwar goes down! Kapula follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kapula gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tris Kapula !
A less than humble Tris Kapula misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Aho (ranked 2338 p4p, 5843 weight class) and Tobias Ball (ranked 293 p4p, 577 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklas Aho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Ball!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Aho throws a wild body kick that Ball sees coming a mile off.
Aho backing away here, and Ball unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ball looks to land a left hand but Aho moved out of range nicely.
Aho scores with a push kick.
Aho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ball will feel that in the morning.
Ball throws a leg kick
and Aho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ball's guard.
Aho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aho being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho looking to pass the guard.
Aho 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.
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard.
Aho is working hard here to advance position.
Aho wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ball misses with a wild combination.
Ball swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Aho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ball has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aho advances position into side control!
Aho trying to control the action but Ball is working from the bottom.
Ball stops Aho from passing to mount.
Aho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ball knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ball knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ball gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aho seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ball is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is squirming around, avoiding Aho's attempts to control the action.
Aho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ball is now in Aho's guard. A big mistake from Aho there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Aho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aho misses with a head kick.
Aho slips under a jab from Ball.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ball. That's going to slow Aho down.
Ball swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Ball with the inside leg kick.
Aho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ball.
Aho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ball with a hook.
Aho checks a low kick from Ball.
Aho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Aho misses
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aho thows a leg kick but Ball checks it
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Ball catches Aho right on the button with a cross.
Ball drops Aho with a nice combination! Ball dives into Aho's guard, looking to finish!
Aho is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ball has passed into half guard!
Oh Aho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aho is looking to improve his position.
Aho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ball pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aho tries to get to full guard but Ball has control of the leg.
Aho seems to have got his legs back now.
Aho actively working from the bottom here.
Aho manages to get to full guard.
Aho is looking for a triangle but Ball pushes his legs off easily.
Ball working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ball avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball won't allow Aho to sweep him here.
Aho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ball defends it easily.
Ball connects with a couple of short punches.
Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Aho's legs - danger averted.
Ball won't allow Aho to sweep him here.
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.
Aho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ball manages to get himself to full guard.
Ball pulls Aho in to control the position.
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard.
Aho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ball is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ball has escaped and now he's on top!
Ball trying to control but Aho is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aho clinches with his opponent.
Ball lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Aho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aho pulls guard effortlessly.
Aho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niklas Aho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
Aho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aho's head.
Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Aho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ball is aware though and is defending well.
Ball trying to control but Aho is working from the bottom.
Ball pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aho is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Aho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ball must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aho controls Ball momentarily but Ball frees himself.
Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aho's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ball doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ball manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Aho's brow.
Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Aho's brow.
Ball lands a couple of elbows.
Aho looking for a sweep. Not yet Aho, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ball throws a poor cross that misses
and Aho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ball seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ball is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aho wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aho slips nicely into half guard.
Aho trying to pass the guard but Ball defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aho stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niklas Aho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aho 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niklas Aho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ulfgeirsson (ranked 4390 p4p, 3811 weight class) and Landry Stephenson (ranked 453 p4p, 409 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Halfdan Ulfgeirsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Landry Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfgeirsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulfgeirsson. Stephenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ulfgeirsson scores with a shot to the body.
Ulfgeirsson lands with a shot to the body.
Ulfgeirsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stephensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stephenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Ulfgeirsson circles away easily
and Ulfgeirsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a jab.
Stephenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ulfgeirsson swivels and escapes.
Ulfgeirsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Ulfgeirsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephenson has time to react.
Stephenson darts in trying to clinch
and Ulfgeirsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stephenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ulfgeirsson counter with a right hand.
Ulfgeirsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick by Stephenson misses
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Stephenson is rocked!
Ulfgeirsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ulfgeirsson lands the left hand.
Stephenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ulfgeirsson finish him?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephenson.
Stephenson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulfgeirsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stephenson working away.
Ulfgeirsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stephenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ulfgeirsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ulfgeirsson, not yet.
Ulfgeirsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ulfgeirsson is stalling in the full guard.
Ulfgeirsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephenson looking to control.
Ulfgeirsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephenson is retaining full guard.
Ulfgeirsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulfgeirsson defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephenson is retaining full guard.
Stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulfgeirsson defends well.
Ulfgeirsson is fighting to break Stephenson's control of his arms but Stephenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ulfgeirsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephenson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulfgeirsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ulfgeirsson has managed to get both his arms back between Stephenson's legs - danger averted.
Stephenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ulfgeirsson trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Stephenson looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stephenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ulfgeirsson.
Stephenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephenson. Stephenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ulfgeirsson missing with a left hand there. Stephenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson dominated that round.
That's time! Ulfgeirsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stephenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landry Stephenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ulfgeirsson pinned against the cage. Ulfgeirsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ulfgeirsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ulfgeirsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ulfgeirsson throws a left and a right that both miss
so Stephenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ulfgeirsson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson throws an elbow that misses. Ulfgeirsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stephenson's guard. Nice move by Ulfgeirsson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson looking to pass the guard.
Stephenson is pulling down on Ulfgeirsson's head to control his posture.
Stephenson working for a triangle but Ulfgeirsson defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephenson is on top in guard.
Ulfgeirsson trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ulfgeirsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ulfgeirsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stephenson passes into side control.
Ulfgeirsson defending against the ground and pound.
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulfgeirsson is defending well.
An elbow from Stephenson crashes against the mat.
Stephenson trying to control the position but Ulfgeirsson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson is holding Stephenson down, trying to stall.
Stephenson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ulfgeirsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stephenson working away.
Stephenson tries for a kimura but Ulfgeirsson is defending well.
Ulfgeirsson parries the strikes from Stephenson easily there. Stephenson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ulfgeirsson to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ulfgeirsson is trying to improve his position.
Stephenson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ulfgeirsson to see if he's OK.
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulfgeirsson is defending well.
Stephenson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ulfgeirsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ulfgeirsson is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulfgeirsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stephenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulfgeirsson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landry Stephenson 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! This is the final round!
Ulfgeirsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephenson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephenson.
Ulfgeirsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ulfgeirsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a series of strikes. Stephenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ulfgeirsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Ulfgeirsson throws a right and a left that Stephenson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfgeirsson lands with a right hand.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ulfgeirsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulfgeirsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed
and Ulfgeirsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ulfgeirsson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stephenson to the canvas! Stephenson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ulfgeirsson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfdan Ulfgeirsson!
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 1830 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 192 p4p, 275 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Ekaku sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku as he connects with a hook.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku, as that shot connected.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Ekaku lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Kersikov.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekaku avoided it.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku, pushing him back against the cage.
Ekaku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku just leaning against Kersikov, taking a breather.
Ekaku receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ekaku is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekaku has his back to the cage.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ekaku controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Ekaku's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Satoshi Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Ekaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
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!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Ekaku cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Ekaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Ekaku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ekaku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov gets a clinch.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ekaku moved away.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekaku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Kersikov tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
Kersikov cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekaku on the side of the head.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekaku's knee momentarily.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Ekaku throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekaku.
Ekaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ekaku just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
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 Marko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Marko Kersikov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 1702 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Lee Stephens (ranked 249 p4p, 297 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arcot Ramathorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stephens!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Ramathorn keeps it at a distance.
Ramathorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Ramathorn's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramathorn throws a body punch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramathorn.
Stephens misses the jab.
Ramathorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramathorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramathorn tries to keep at a distance but Stephens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramathorn tries to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens pulls guard effortlessly.
Ramathorn 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.
Ramathorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramathorn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramathorn'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.
Ramathorn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lee Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Ramathorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramathorn throwing a counter right hand but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Ramathorn throws out a powerful jab.
Stephens scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramathorn misses with a straight right.
Ramathorn dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Ramathorn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stephens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stephens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ramathorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Ramathorn won't allow it.
Stephens lands an uppercut.
Ramathorn tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens breaks the clinch.
Ramathorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Decent striking displayed by Stephens there.
A swing and a miss from Ramathorn.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramathorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Ramathorn.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Ramathorn avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Ramathorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stephens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens is looking to clinch.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Ramathorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Ramathorn misses.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Ramathorn moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramathorn.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens 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.
Stephens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramathorn.
Stephens throws a combination. Ramathorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Arcot Ramathorn has been cut.
Stephens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramathorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Stephens misses.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephens throws a head kick but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramathorn throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephens tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramathorn blocks a jab.
Ramathorn throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramathorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stephens moves into range and clinches up with Ramathorn.
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramathorn breaks from the clinch.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramathorn moves away.
Lee Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephens throws a combination that misses
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramathorn steps in with a hook that catches Stephens right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ramathorn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stephens looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arcot Ramathorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Navarro (ranked 1528 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Eric Brooks (ranked 209 p4p, 258 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Brooks's belly button to the back.
Brooks thows a leg kick but Navarro checks it
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Brooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks.
Nice shot lands for Brooks.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Brooks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brooks scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands a head shot.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.
Brooks dips to his left and cracks Navarro with an uppercut!
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro moved away.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro lands a jab to Brooks's midsection.
Brooks throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
Brooks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Navarro counters with a low kick, right behind Brooks 's knee.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro is looking to wear down Brooks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Navarro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brooks missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Navarro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brooks tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Brooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Navarro.
Navarro lunges at Brooks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brooks's hand.
Navarro looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brooks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Navarro's front leg but catches the back leg as Navarro tries to avoid it.
Brooks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro moves out of range of the leg kick from Brooks.
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks slips under a jab from Navarro.
Brooks scores with a head kick.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Navarro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
A low kick from Brooks is predictable there
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks keeps Navarro at a distance using the push kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro moved away.
Brooks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro lands with an overhand left.
Brooks throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Brooks moves out of range of the body kick.
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Brooks lands a left hand.
Navarro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks scores with a three punch combo!
Navarro walks into a stiff left hand from Brooks.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Navarro clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Navarro lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Navarro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Navarro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Navarro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
Navarro tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Navarro.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Navarro.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Brooks works on Navarro's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Brooks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Navarro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brooks can turn it around.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Navarro has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Brooks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brooks lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eric Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Brooks lands a head shot.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Navarro. That did some damage!
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Brooks misses with a leg kick.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navarro can pounce on him.
Navarro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brooks.
Brooks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks misses with a low kick as Navarro jumps back.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Navarro ducks right into an uppercut from Brooks.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro is looking to slow Brooks down with leg kicks.
Brooks thows a leg kick but Navarro checks it
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks with a nice calf kick.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Navarro pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks is leaning against Navarro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro lands a left hand.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Navarros head.
Brooks pushes Navarro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Brooks.
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Navarro or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Navarro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Navarro - that landed with a thud.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Navarro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Brooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
Navarro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooks's efforts to push away.
Eric Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimmy Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Navarro.
A right handed body shot lands from Navarro.
Navarro tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Brooks lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks taking a breather.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Brooks lands with a straight right. Navarro didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Brooks tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a solid body kick.
Navarro checks a low kick from Brooks.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brooks.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brooks!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aum Munga (ranked 487 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 55 p4p, 151 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aum Munga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Munga lands with a nice body punch.
Hohenthal lands the left hand.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Munga misses.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Munga.
Munga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hohenthal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Munga eats them both and turns towards Hohenthal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Munga.
Munga tried to score with a low kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Munga lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hohenthal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hohenthal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munga is in Hohenthal's guard.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Hohenthal has wrist control.
Hohenthal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hohenthal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munga.
Munga stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Munga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
Munga preventing the sweep.
Hohenthal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munga defends it easily.
Munga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munga stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga 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.
Hohenthal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohenthal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Munga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohenthal defends well.
Hohenthal won't allow Munga to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands a couple of digs.
Munga working a defensive guard here.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal stands and throws Munga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Munga is trying to improve his position.
Munga regains half guard.
Munga tries to get to full guard but Hohenthal has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hohenthal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munga is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hohenthal wants to control but Munga is keeping him busy.
Munga wants to get back to full guard.
Munga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Munga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hohenthal passes into half guard.
Munga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munga.
Munga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hohenthal has picked Munga up and slammed him! Munga can't keep hold of the triangle and Hohenthal manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
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.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Munga moves out of range of the strikes.
Munga lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
Munga misses with a shot to the body
and Hohenthal counters with a series of strikes. Munga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Hohenthal scores with the left hand. Munga knows he should have avoided that one.
Munga throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Munga throws a low kick but Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munga shoots in and bounces Hohenthal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Munga won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here.
Hohenthal wants to hit a sweep here but Munga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hohenthal there!
Munga lands a big elbow.
Munga wants to control the pace but Hohenthal is squirming around nicely.
Hohenthal regains half guard.
Munga working Hohenthal over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hohenthal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munga prevents Hohenthal from improving his position.
Hohenthal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Munga working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hohenthal is trying to control the position but Munga postures up.
Munga is stalling in the full guard.
Hohenthal trying to keep a closed guard but Munga is proving a slippery customer.
Munga advances position into side control!
Munga trying to control the action but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munga working away.
Munga throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hohenthal works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Munga is controlling well.
Hohenthal manages to get to full guard.
Munga being controlled here momentarily.
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 Aum Munga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Munga ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut. Munga saw that one coming.
Hohenthal 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Munga scores with a four punch combination!
Hohenthal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Munga slips the punch.
Munga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hohenthal moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Munga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hohenthal at a distance.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Munga throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munga.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Munga looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Munga swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Munga's shoulder, as Munga tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munga lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munga slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munga.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Munga avoids them all with ease.
Munga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hohenthal sprawls and moves away.
Munga lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Munga is looking to wear down Hohenthal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Munga misses with a body shot.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munga slips under a jab.
Munga moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Munga thuds a left hand into Hohenthal's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Munga.
Hohenthal dodges the punch combination from Munga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munga works the jab nicely.
Hohenthal connects with the punch.
Jab by Munga.
Munga tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munga tries for a takedown but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Munga.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.
Munga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Munga scores with a jab.
Munga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hohenthal is able to avoid easily.
Hohenthal misses with a wild combination.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Munga gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Munga moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Hohenthal wants to stall.
Munga has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hohenthal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Munga loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hohenthal hold on?
Munga punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hohenthal wants to control his opponent's hands but Munga gets his hands free.
Munga has the hooks in. Hohenthal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hohenthal just trying to survive but Munga is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Munga throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hohenthal trying to control the hands but Munga breaks the grip.
Munga keeps control of the position as Hohenthal tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga is landing with strikes from the back.
Hohenthal trying to control the hands but Munga breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munga scores with strikes from the back.
Can Hohenthal hold on?! Munga is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hohenthal can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munga 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!
Our winner, Aum Munga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kra Hang (ranked 825 p4p, 1160 weight class) and Corey McGraugh (ranked 110 p4p, 156 weight class). Hang comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. McGraugh has chosen CROM!!!!! as his entrance music. Corey McGraugh has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kra Hang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hang scores with a head kick. McGraugh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGraugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
Hang misses with an uppercut.
McGraugh has closed the distance and engaged Hang in a clinch.
McGraugh lands an uppercut.
Hang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGraugh lands a nice hook to Hang's body. Hang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGraugh jabs at Hang's body.
Hang cracks McGraugh with a good jab.
McGraugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGraugh looks to land a left hand but Hang moved out of range nicely.
Hang throws a big shot that misses.
Hang sets himself, and McGraugh steps forward looking for the clinch! Hang avoids it this time.
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!
Nice cross by Hang.
McGraugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hang throws a jab but it's blocked by McGraugh.
McGraugh moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Hang.
Hang looks to land a right hand but McGraugh moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from McGraugh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hang misses the target.
Hang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Hang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGraugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hang throws a jab when McGraugh was well out of range.
McGraugh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGraugh misses with a hook
and Hang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hang connects with a single shot there.
Hang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kra Hang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hang wants to land a leg kick but McGraugh is out of range.
Hang wants to land a leg kick but McGraugh is out of range.
McGraugh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hang.
McGraugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hang.
Hang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraugh moves away.
Hang misses with a wild body shot.
McGraugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hang.
A countering left hand to the body from McGraugh misses.
Hang throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang thumps McGraugh with a low kick.
Hang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang lunges at McGraugh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGraugh's hand.
Hang throws a shot from downtown. McGraugh moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Hang. No joy for McGraugh on that attempt.
Hang just misses with a punch to the body.
Hang thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGraugh defending well as Hang loads up on a big left hand.
Hang throws the left hand but McGraugh avoids the punch easily.
McGraugh wants to counter with a clinch but Hang pushes him away.
McGraugh loads up on a big right hand but Hang slips the punch.
A jab from Hang misses.
Kra Hang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hang throws a hook but McGraugh blocks it.
Hang thuds a left hand into McGraugh's body.
Hang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGraugh manages to avoid it.
Hang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang staying out of range there.
Hang throws a right and a left that McGraugh avoids nicely.
Hang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hang with a hook.
McGraugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hang staying out of range there.
Hang throws out a powerful jab.
Hang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGraugh looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
Hang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hang lands with an uppercut that bounces McGraugh off the cage and back into range.
McGraugh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hang throws a hook but McGraugh blocks it.
Hang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGraugh slips a jab from Hang.
It seemed like McGraugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hang.
McGraugh wants to counter the offense by Hang and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hang throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as McGraugh blocks the leg kick.
McGraugh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hang.
McGraugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hang.
Hang lands with a right hand.
McGraugh blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGraugh misses the target.
Hang throws a jab but it's blocked by McGraugh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hang. That's going to slow McGraugh down.
McGraugh clinches up with Hang and pushes him back against the cage.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hang.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hang.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Hang blocks it.
Hang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kra Hang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for McGraugh.
McGraugh throws a shot from downtown. Hang moves away and avoids it.
McGraugh moves away from the strike by Hang.
A big right from McGraugh misses.
Hang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGraugh misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Hang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hang swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGraugh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGraugh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of McGraugh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGraugh throws a body shot but no joy.
McGraugh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hang tries to kick McGraugh off but McGraugh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh not doing much here.
McGraugh wants to pass the guard but Hang is defending well.
McGraugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?
Hang is trying to stand.
McGraugh seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hang is looking to escape.
McGraugh lands strikes from half guard.
Hang is trying to stand back up but McGraugh is controlling him
McGraugh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hang is trying to stand up here but McGraugh is controlling him well.
McGraugh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hang looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hang is trying to stand up here but McGraugh is controlling him well.
McGraugh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hang pushes McGraugh off looking to stand but McGraugh dives back in and keeps control.
McGraugh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McGraugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang scores with a jab.
Hang throws a big shot that misses.
Hang throws a big shot that misses.
Kra Hang is winning the standup battle so far.
Hang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh misses with a hook.
McGraugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hang throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from McGraugh.
Hang throws an overhand right that lands on McGraugh's shoulder, as McGraugh tries to avoid the shot.
Hang misses with a head kick.
Hang punishes McGraugh's body with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as McGraugh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGraugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hang.
Hang falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGraugh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGraugh is able to avoid easily.
Hang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hang throws a body shot but no joy.
McGraugh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGraugh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hang throws a lazy right hand but McGraugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGraugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hang.
Hang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hang misses with a low kick.
Hang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hang with a jab.
Hang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraugh.
Hang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraugh.
McGraugh scores with a punch to the head.
McGraugh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGraugh scrambles back to his feet.
McGraugh misses the shot to the body.
Good work by McGraugh as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corey McGraugh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hang throws a jab but it's blocked by McGraugh.
The fighters circling - McGraugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hang throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Hang misses with a straight right.
Hang lands a body shot.
Nice cross by McGraugh.
Hang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hang just misses with a punch to the body.
Hang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hang.
McGraugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh throws a hook but Hang avoids it easily.
Hang looks to score with a jab to the body but McGraugh is just out of range.
Hang scores with a sloppy right hand. McGraugh should have avoided that one.
Hang looks to land a left hand but McGraugh moved out of range nicely.
McGraugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGraugh throws a body punch but Hang moves out of range.
Hang misses the body punch
and McGraugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Hang tests McGraugh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraugh.
Hang misses with a body shot.
Hang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGraugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hang.
Hang misses with an uppercut
and McGraugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hang, as that shot connected.
Hang misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Hang.
A jab from McGraugh misses.
McGraugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hang misses the shot to the body.
Hang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGraugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hang manages to avoid it.
McGraugh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hang.
McGraugh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraugh.
Hang scores with the left hand. McGraugh knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Hang misses its intended target.
Hang throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGraugh counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGraugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGraugh moves away from the strike by Hang.
McGraugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
McGraugh digs a good hook to Hang's body.
Hang throws a lazy right hand but McGraugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGraugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
McGraugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Hang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Hang.
McGraugh thuds a left hand into Hang's body.
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Hang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraugh moves away.
McGraugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hang was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraugh.
Hang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hang throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Hang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGraugh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraugh lunges at Hang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hang's hand.
A low kick from Hang is predictable there
and McGraugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGraugh. That did some damage!
Hang motions for McGraugh to come forward. Hang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraugh. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang staying out of range there.
McGraugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hang.
McGraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hang.
Hang misses with a hook. McGraugh ducked under it nicely.
McGraugh tries to counter with a clinch but Hang shakes him off and moves away.
Hang jabs McGraugh right on the nose. McGraugh blinks but takes it well.
McGraugh jabs Hang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kra Hang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hang 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kra Hang!
Kra Hang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renji Abarai (ranked 210 p4p, 736 weight class) and Rogan Grimes (ranked 30 p4p, 84 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogan Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Donk. Abarai catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes motions for Abarai to come forward. Grimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes checks a low kick from Abarai.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Abarai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai lands with a hook. Grimes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abarai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Abarai defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grimes takes a step back to recover.
Grimes slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Grimes's body. Grimes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Abarai - just one landing.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Grimes lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai throws a low kick but Grimes avoids it.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Grimes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Nice cross by Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Abarai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grimes walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abarai checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Abarai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimes checks it well.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimes with a nice calf kick.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grimess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grimes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abarai misses with a kick to the body.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Grimes.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai backing away here, and Grimes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai backing away here, and Grimes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Grimes swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Abarai.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abarai's corner calls for a 1-2. Abarai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai slips under a jab from Grimes.
Abarai lands a jab.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abarai has time to react.
Grimes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abarai clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes with a nice cross.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Grimes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Abarai has got the better of the exchanges.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Grimes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Grimes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai motions for Grimes to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimes doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abarai swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Abarai lands a head kick. Grimes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Grimes checks it
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes checks a low kick from Abarai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Abarai's defenses.
Abarai tries to land a body kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai wants to slow Grimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Abarai checks it.
Abarai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grimes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abarai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
Grimes connects with a leg kick.
Grimes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai misses the jab.
Grimes connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abarai throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Grimes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Grimes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Abarai misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with an outside leg kick.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes moves out of range as Abarai throws a body kick.
Grimes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grimes moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Abarai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grimes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abarai scrambles back to his feet.
Grimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abarai feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes checks a leg kick.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Abarai connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
As Grimes backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grimes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes takes one on the button.
A jab from Grimes does it's job there.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abarai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grimes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a hook.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Grimes throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Abarai pushes Grimes away with a front kick.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abarai throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Abarai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimes.
Grimes tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes lands with a shot to the body.
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
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 Renji Abarai.
Well Abarai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Our winner, Renji Abarai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camaras Account (ranked 126 p4p, 166 weight class) and Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 21 p4p, 27 weight class). Camaras Account could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seppo Ilmarinen's chin.
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Account throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Account misses with a two punch combination.
Account misses with a hook
and Ilmarinen counters with a single leg into guard. Account didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Account is on top in guard.
Account preventing the sweep.
Account has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ilmarinen controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen keeping full guard, as Account tries to pass.
Ilmarinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Account sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Account passes Ilmarinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Account 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.
Account trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well.
Ilmarinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ilmarinen is looking for a triangle but Account pushes his legs off easily.
Account preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ilmarinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Account wants to pass the guard but Ilmarinen is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Account wants to pass the guard but Ilmarinen is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen is trying to hold Account in close to prevent damage but Account has managed to pass into half guard.
Ilmarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ilmarinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Account 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen looking for submissions off his back.
Account not doing much here.
Account seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ilmarinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilmarinen is trying to control but can't.
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.
Ilmarinen won't allow Account to pass to mount.
Ilmarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Account is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen gets full guard.
Ilmarinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Account defends well.
Account won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Account pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Camaras Account will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Account misses with a left hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.
Account wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Ilmarinen stalling away here and it's allowed Account to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Account works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Account is retaining full guard.
Account is pulling down on Ilmarinen's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Account is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Account is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Account is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Account not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Account is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Account swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Account.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Account.
Account misses with a hook. Ilmarinen ducked under it nicely.
Account scores with a jab to the body.
Account looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Account.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Account.
Account pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Account pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Account is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Account throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
Account misses with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Account pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Account throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Account fights it but they end up in guard.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Account has wrist control.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Account rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Account controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Account has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camaras Account dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Account misses.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account throws a hook but Ilmarinen avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Account.
Camaras Account seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Account looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Account is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Account. Those never looked like landing.
Account throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Account looks to throw the jab but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Account misses with a looping left.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Account.
Account fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
Account fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Account throws out the jab.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Account scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilmarinen should have avoided that one.
Account misses with an uppercut.
Account misses with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Account rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilmarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Account. Ilmarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Account throws a poor cross that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Account is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilmarinen can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Account's legs.
Ilmarinen working the strikes but Account uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Account moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Account works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen stands and throws Account's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Account is working away.
Ilmarinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Ilmarinen.
Account taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ilmarinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Ilmarinen taking a breather here.
Ilmarinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Account controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Account takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ilmarinen is working Account over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camaras Account clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Account misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Account.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Account.
Account misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Account tries to bum rush Ilmarinen with a series of wild strikes but Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Account throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Account moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Account misses with a straight left.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account throws a shot from downtown. Ilmarinen moves away and avoids it.
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Account.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Account.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen slips a straight right by Account.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Account.
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Account pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Account strikes.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Account misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
Account throws a right hand that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Account wriggles free and stands up.
Account missing with a left hand there. Ilmarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Account.
Account throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Account - just one landing.
Account throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Account drops Ilmarinen with a huge uppercut! Ilmarinen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Account is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camaras Account!
Camaras Account retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Camaras Account, 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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