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DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Hollow (ranked 3135 p4p, 3105 weight class) and Adam Bogo (ranked 313 p4p, 309 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hollow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Little Fever - Jucifer . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hawk Hollow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hollow blocks a head kick by Bogo.
Bogo throws a lazy body kick
and Hollow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollow thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow is looking to slow Bogo down with leg kicks.
Bogo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bogo is working for a kimura but Hollow is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hollow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogo.
Bogo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hollow has recovered full guard.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollow pulls Bogo in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bogo trying to control but Hollow is working from the bottom.
Bogo pushing down on Hollow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hollow is trying is best to control the position here.
Hollow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hollow.
Hollow has control of Bogo's left arm, preventing Bogo from doing any damage.
Bogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogo drops back looking for a leg! Hollow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollow manages to kick Bogo off! Bogo jumps back into Hollow's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bogo throwing strikes from guard but Hollow blocks nicely.
Hollow keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hollow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Bogo backs away, Hollow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hollow tries to land a front kick but Bogo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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.
Bogo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bogo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bogo is looking to clinch but Hollow is avoiding it.
Hollow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hollow misses with a looping right.
Hollow throws a body punch but Bogo moves out of range.
Bogo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk Hollow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bogo throws a lazy head kick
letting Hollow counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Bogo misses
and Hollow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogo darts in trying to clinch
and Hollow counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hollow counters with a three punch combo that has Bogo backing up. Bogo nods at Hollow to acknowledge the strikes.
Adam Bogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollow throws a front kick that sends Bogo stumbling back into the cage.
Bogo throws a sloppy head kick
and Hollow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hollow slaps away a takedown attempt from Bogo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hawk Hollow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bogo.
Hollow swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollow.
Bogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogo closes the distance and clinches up with Hollow, looking for a takedown. Bogo pushes Hollow against the cage but Hollow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk Hollow is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bogo looks to land a combination but Hollow avoids it well.
Hollow throwing a counter right hand but Bogo manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hollow lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow throws a hook but Bogo avoids it easily.
Hollow avoids the head kick by Bogo.
Hollow quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hollow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hollow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogo can do to turn this around?
Bogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollow throws a leg kick but Bogo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bogo tries to land a body kick
and Hollow counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollow is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hollow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hollow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bogo. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollow.
Bogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Bogo misses
and Hollow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Hollow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogo misses with a head kick.
Hollow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bogo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bogo.
Bogo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bogo throws a sloppy head kick
and Hollow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bogo's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hollow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hollow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow throws a lazy right hand but Bogo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollow is looking for a counter combo.
Bogo looks to clinch
and Hollow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogo with a poor takedown
and Hollow counters with a nice body shot.
Bogo throws a head kick but Hollow moves out of range.
Bogo misses with a combination
and Hollow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogo has his takedown stuffed
and Hollow counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk Hollow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bogo.
Hollow throws a chopping leg kick but Bogo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bogo moves to clinch but Hollow breaks away
and Hollow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bogo shoots in but Hollow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo throws a lazy head kick
and Hollow counters with a good low kick that Bogo was not able to check.
Hollow connects with a leg kick.
Bogo looks to clinch
and Hollow counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollow.
Bogo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollow but Hollow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollow is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollow scores with a hook.
Hollow throws a hook but Bogo avoids it easily.
Hollow throws a low kick but Bogo moves out of range easily.
Bogo has his takedown stuffed
and Hollow counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk Hollow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollow 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 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Hollow!
Hawk Hollow looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Gone are the days of normalcy. My opponent here has accepted his fate, he didn't even try to escape it. I am the keeper of broken dreams, the laughter before your mind's hold on sanity weakens and falls into the void. I am your pain, your penance, and your savior. Follow Him.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Slinger (ranked 4123 p4p, 2322 weight class) and Michael Barnes (ranked 371 p4p, 245 weight class). Slinger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hail Mary. Michael Barnes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145
8 - 12 - 0 |
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149
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Slinger saw that one coming.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slinger's sensitive parts.
Barnes misses with a hook. Slinger ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes tries to work over Slinger's front leg with a kick but Slinger checks it.
Slinger misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes is looking to slow Slinger down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slinger.
Slinger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Slinger looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slinger.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Slinger's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slinger.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slinger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Slinger into the cage.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes thows a body kick. Slinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger motions for Barnes to come forward. Slinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes pushes Slinger away with a front kick.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barnes.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Slinger throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slinger defends it well.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Slinger's guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Barnes is pushing down on Slinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barnes is landing with some decent strikes but Slinger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Slinger is having none of it.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Slinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Slinger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Slinger to control.
Barnes unloading with bombs!
Slinger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slinger keeps working.
Slinger wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
And Barnes responds with a good body kick, but Slinger manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes is looking to slow Slinger down with leg kicks.
Barnes drives through with a takedown into Slinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slinger is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slinger trying to control here.
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is nestled in close to Slinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Slinger is not content to let Barnes control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries for a kimura but Slinger is defending well.
Slinger is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes landing strikes.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slinger keeps working.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slinger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Slinger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Slinger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slinger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is working Slinger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes controls the position from side control.
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Slinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Slinger controls the position for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
Slinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slinger is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes is keen to just control but Slinger is a slippery customer.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slinger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.
Slinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slinger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slinger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slinger takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Slinger as he checks the leg kick.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slinger defends it well.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slinger under the eye.
Slinger ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Slinger attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Michael Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Slinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes feints and then cracks Slinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slinger down.
Slinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slinger moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Barnes.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slinger walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Slinger defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes working Slinger over with strikes.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Barnes is thwarting Slinger's attempts to control the position.
Barnes working Slinger over with strikes.
Slinger is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Slinger is defending well.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Slinger is defending the position.
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slinger wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working for a kimura but Slinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Slinger defends it.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Slinger's temple.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Michael Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slinger is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, 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.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gen Tenryu (ranked 1812 p4p, 1717 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 269 p4p, 257 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Sefa - God's Plan as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenryu moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
I was talking to Tenryu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov tries to stall but Tenryu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Tenryu's head.
A short right from Kersikov.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Tenryu tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Tenryu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tenryu's gas tank.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov is pushing Tenryu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working Tenryu over against the cage.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tenryu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenryu misses with a jab to the body
and Tenryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Tenryu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tenryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tenryu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenryu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
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 prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
A short right from Kersikov.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov wants to stall.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tenryu as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Kersikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Kersikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kersikov's gas tank.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
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 Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tenryu has managed to clinch.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Tenryu takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tenryu is keeping busy.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tenryu as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Tenryu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tenryu is keeping busy.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenryu pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tenryu as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tenryu letting Kersikov take a breather here.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Tenryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Kersikov works on Tenryu's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tenryu 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deividas Vilkas (ranked 1813 p4p, 2843 weight class) and Patrick Kearney (ranked 226 p4p, 327 weight class). Vilkas comes into the arena with Fortunate Son blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deividas Vilkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkas misses with an uppercut
and Kearney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kearney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kearney misses the shot to the body.
Kearney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vilkas.
Vilkas scores with a leg kick.
Kearney looks to clinch
and Vilkas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kearney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vilkas. Vilkas obviously looking to wear him down.
Kearney drops Vilkas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vilkas looks back up at him and smiles so Kearney waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 It looks like Deividas Vilkas has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kearney blocks a jab.
Kearney moves forwards but Vilkas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilkas misses with a wild combination.
Kearney checks a leg kick.
Vilkas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vilkas drives through and clinches with Kearney against the cage.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vilkas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vilkas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kearney.
Vilkas trying to land knees to the body.
Vilkas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vilkas.
A short uppercut from Kearney.
Kearney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kearney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kearney, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Vilkas.
Vilkas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkas with a knee to the head.
Kearney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilkas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vilkas throws a lazy right hand but Kearney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vilkas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kearney.
Kearney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilkas.
Vilkas throws a combination that misses
and Kearney counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kearney lands a big uppercut and Vilkas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vilkas looks OK. Kearney waves Vilkas back to his feet!
 Vilkas is rocked!
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vilkas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Vilkas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kearney throws a right hand that Vilkas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vilkas also avoids with ease.
Vilkas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kearney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilkas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kearney scrambles back to his feet.
Vilkas seems to have got his legs back now.
You can see that Kearney has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
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!
Vilkas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kearney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kearney swings for the body but Vilkas moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kearney finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilkas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kearney throws a monster overhand right that drops Vilkas! Kearney follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Kearney!
Patrick Kearney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Camacho (ranked 1930 p4p, 2199 weight class) and Fela Kuti (ranked 284 p4p, 318 weight class). Kuti has chosen Expensive Shit as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fela Kuti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuti misses with a shot to the body
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
Kuti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camacho on the side of the head.
Kuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuti moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Kuti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camacho moves forwards but Kuti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuti misses with a left hand
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuti. That snapped Camacho's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
It looked like Camacho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho is looking to counter punch.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camacho tries to clinch there but Kuti circles away.
Kuti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuti throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti misses with a right hand
and Camacho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuti slips a jab from Camacho.
Kuti blocks a jab.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Kuti throws a right hand that misses
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuti swings widly with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuti is in trouble here! Camacho follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Camacho!
A victorious Anthony Camacho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Zhdanov (ranked 1540 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 201 p4p, 253 weight class). Zhdanov's entrance music is Малиновая Лада (Raspberry Lada) by Gayazov$ Brother$. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cross's choice of entrance music: Folk Metal. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Zhdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhdanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cross takes one to the chin there.
Cross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Cross.
It looked like Zhdanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Cross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhdanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhdanov lands with a nice body kick.
Cross moves out of range as Zhdanov strikes.
Zhdanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhdanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Zhdanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhdanov throws a wild body kick that Cross sees coming a mile off.
Cross throws a body punch but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross with a hook.
Cross scores with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Cross.
Nice shot lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
Cross lands a body shot.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhdanov has double underhooks.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a knee to the body.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Zhdanov controls the action.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhdanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cross eats them both and turns towards Zhdanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zhdanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zhdanov slips under a jab from Cross.
Zhdanov delivers a nice body kick.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Zhdanov is out of range.
Zhdanov scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross walks into a stiff left hand from Zhdanov.
That has opened up Jeremy Cross's cut even more.
Zhdanov slips a jab from Cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Zhdanov counters with a flying knee that drops Cross! Zhdanov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
Roman Zhdanov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 1398 p4p, 969 weight class) and Adrian Atkins (ranked 189 p4p, 127 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Khrapov Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atkins 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.
Khrapov Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Atkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atkins misses with a straight right.
Atkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khrapov Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Atkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khrapov Jr is looking to clinch but Atkins is avoiding it.
Atkins throws out a leg kick but Khrapov Jr moves out of range and Atkins only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Khrapov Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkins avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Atkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khrapov Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atkins misses with a low kick as Khrapov Jr jumps back.
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!
Atkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot lands for Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khrapov Jr.
Atkins misses the jab.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkins scores with a punch to the head.
Atkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atkins throws a lazy right hand but Khrapov Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khrapov Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
It looked like Khrapov Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khrapov Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a hook.
Khrapov Jr looks to land a combination but Atkins avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Atkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Khrapov Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atkins.
Khrapov Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khrapov Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Atkins. Beautiful body shot.
Adrian Atkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khrapov Jr slips a straight right by Atkins.
A left and a right from Khrapov Jr both land. Nice combination.
Khrapov Jr connects with a right hand. Atkins shakes it off.
 Atkins is rocked!
Khrapov Jr drops Atkins with a huge uppercut! Atkins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Khrapov Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Khrapov Jr!
The defeated Adrian Atkins had this to say: 'I stuck it in him! You see? I stuck it in him hard! I sorry...English no good. I stuck it TO him. I stuck it TO him hard. No one wanted this fight. I man. I step up. No fear!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 1090 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Niko Ahonen (ranked 148 p4p, 183 weight class). Tucker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faith of The Heart. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker wants to clinch but Ahonen slips to the side
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut.
Tucker misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ahonen connects with a body shot.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker throws out a powerful jab.
Ahonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tucker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Tucker misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Tucker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tucker tries to clinch
and Ahonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen misses with a body shot.
Ahonen scores with a punch to the head.
Ahonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tucker's sensitive parts.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker misses with a hook to the body
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tucker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker works over Ahonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Ahonen has closed the distance and engaged Tucker in a clinch.
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Ahonen.
Ahonen tries for a takedown but Tucker manages to get underhooks.
Ahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Ahonen lands a body punch.
Tucker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen cracks Tucker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Tucker.
Tucker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Tucker misses.
Tucker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahonen. Ahonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tucker to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker cracks Ahonen with a good jab.
Ahonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tucker counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Tucker moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a right hook to the body.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Good leg kick by Ahonen.
Tucker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahonen. Ahonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Ahonen does it's job there.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker has Ahonen up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Ahonen misses with a two punch combination.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 Charles Tucker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Tucker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ahonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Ahonen's defenses.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tucker counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tucker. That's going to slow Ahonen down.
Tucker throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Ahonen connects with a single shot there.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen thows a leg kick but Tucker checks it
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tucker.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Tucker throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Tucker is predictable there
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tucker checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Ahonen there.
Charles Tucker's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker cracks Ahonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Tucker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the body
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahonen cracks Tucker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Ahonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tucker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Tucker backing away here, and Ahonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tucker works Ahonen's body with a nice hook.
Ahonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ahonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
Ahonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Tucker checks a low kick from Ahonen.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Charles Tucker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tucker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahonen takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tucker is looking to slow Ahonen down with leg kicks.
Ahonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Ahonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahonen moves into the clinch.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tucker prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahonen lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Ahonen avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Ahonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tucker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Charles Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Ahonen.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Charles Tucker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Tucker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahonen is looking to clinch.
Tucker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Tucker.
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Tucker's leg. Tucker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
Ahonen defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Ahonen tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Ahonen with the inside leg kick.
Ahonen moves into range and clinches up with Tucker.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tucker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
As Tucker backs off Ahonen throws a huge counter combo but Tucker manages to avoid it all.
Ahonen checks the leg kick.
Tucker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Niko Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker misses with a hook
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tucker connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tucker.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Tucker moves his leg out of the way.
Charles Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tucker blocks the body kick.
Tucker tried to counter with a leg kick but Ahonen avoided it.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Ahonen seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tucker walks into a left hand.
Jeez, Charles Tucker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ahonen scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Tucker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tucker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Tucker!
After winning the bout, Charles Tucker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Mojo Risin (ranked 889 p4p, 799 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 133 p4p, 120 weight class). Risin comes into the arena with L.A. Woman blaring out of the sound system. Mr Mojo Risin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Mojo Risin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Kamenev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Risin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamenev advances position into side control!
Kamenev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Risin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Risin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kamenev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kamenev is working for a guillotine from mount but Risin frees his head quite easily.
Kamenev tries to control but Risin wriggling away.
Kamenev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Risin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risin gets back to half guard.
Risin is doing well to control the position and prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Risin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Risin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Risin is keeping him busy.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Risin regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Risin is retaining full guard.
Kamenev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Risin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Risin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Risin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Risin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Risin throws a low kick but Kamenev avoids it.
Kamenev avoids the body shot from Risin.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Risin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Risin lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Risin lands the left hand.
Kamenev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Risin.
Risin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenev checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Risin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamenev misses with a right hand
letting Risin counter with a right hand.
Kamenev blocks a head kick by Risin.
Risin takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Kamenev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Risin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Risin misses the shot to the body.
Risin thows a leg kick but Kamenev checks it
and Kamenev counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kamenev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Risin is trying to escape and Kamenev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Risin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kamenev! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 208 p4p, 562 weight class) and Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 32 p4p, 81 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martin throws a body kick that misses
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Niculescu trying to pass the guard but Martin defending well.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Niculescu.
Niculescu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin 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.
Martin gets full guard.
Martin managing to control the position.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu looking to pass the guard.
Niculescu won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niculescu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Niculescu slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin managing to control the position.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niculescu throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Niculescu wants to improve his position but instead Martin has moved into half guard.
Niculescu is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Niculescu trying to get back to full guard but Martin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Niculescu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Niculescu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Niculescu checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Niculescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Niculescu.
Niculescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Niculescu sees coming a mile off.
Niculescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niculescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin swings for the body but Niculescu moves out of range.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Niculescu ducks down to avoid it.
Martin feints and then cracks Niculescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niculescu down.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Niculescu moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martin sprawls and moves away.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Martin lands a right hook to the body.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Constantin Niculescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niculescu with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Niculescu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niculescu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niculescu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu throwing strikes but missing.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Niculescu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Martin.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Niculescu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin wants to control but Niculescu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niculescu wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niculescu thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Niculescu prevents Martin from improving his position.
Niculescu with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Martin has control of Niculescu's left arm, preventing Niculescu from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Niculescu throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Niculescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Niculescu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Niculescu tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martin holds on and takes a little breather.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard.
Niculescu lands a couple of elbows.
Martin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Niculescu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - Niculescu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Niculescu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martin reverses the position - he's now on top in Niculescu's guard.
Niculescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Niculescu, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
Martin trying to control the action but Niculescu is working from the bottom.
Niculescu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niculescu trying to remain calm as Martin controls from the top position.
Martin working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin taking a breather here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niculescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Constantin Niculescu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niculescu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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