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DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Fight Scappy Do (ranked 22680 p4p, 22585 weight class) and Ivan Dochenko (ranked 635 p4p, 628 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Just Fight Scappy Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Dochenko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scappy Do gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Dochenko on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dochenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dochenko.
Dochenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Dochenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dochenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dochenko gets through Scappy Do's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dochenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Dochenko blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Dochenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scappy Do prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dochenko fails to land.
Scappy Do prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dochenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Ivan Dochenko has been cut.
Dochenko avoiding damage as Scappy Do throws knees to the body.
Dochenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dochenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Dochenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dochenko tries a body shot but Scappy Do blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dochenko is defending well for now.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dochenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dochenko thuds a left hand into Scappy Do's body.
Scappy Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Scappy Do misses its target.
Scappy Do walks into a straight right hand from Dochenko.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Just Fight Scappy Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scappy Do fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scappy Do misses the shot to the body.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
Scappy Do fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws the left hand but Scappy Do avoids the punch easily.
Scappy Do seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dochenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dochenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dochenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do throws the kick towards the body but Dochenko avoids it.
It seemed like Dochenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scappy Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
A punch combination from Scappy Do misses.
Scappy Do looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scappy Do throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scappy Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scappy Do shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Scappy Do scores with a punch to the head.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
Scappy Do throws a big shot that misses.
Just Fight Scappy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dochenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scappy Do throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scappy Do throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko gets tackled into the cage by Scappy Do. Scappy Do maintains the clinch.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dochenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dochenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scappy Do after a bit of a struggle.
Dochenko lands a body punch.
Dochenko lands a body punch.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Dochenko blocks with his arms.
Dochenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Scappy Do's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dochenko working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Dochenko as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dochenko.
Scappy Do is breathing heavily.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Dochenko blocks it.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Dochenko.
Dochenko can't find room to land a body shot as Scappy Do controls the action.
A short right from Dochenko on the inside.
Scappy Do landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dochenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Dochenko as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dochenko fails to land.
Dochenko lands with a light punch inside.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Dochenko blocks it.
Dochenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dochenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dochenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Good body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dochenko is defending well for now.
Dochenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dochenko misses with a body punch.
Dochenko lands a left hand.
Scappy Do is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dochenko avoids it.
Dochenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dochenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Dochenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dochenko is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dochenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scappy Do's head backwards.
Scappy Do throws a sloppy head kick
and Dochenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dochenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Scappy Do off the cage and back into range.
Dochenko lands a jab to Scappy Do's midsection.
Dochenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scappy Do looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dochenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dochenko cracks Scappy Do with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scappy Do.
Dochenko drops Scappy Do with a big left hand and mounts him. Scappy Do is in big trouble!
 Scappy Do is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dochenko! Scappy Do is hurt baaadly! Dochenko is firing away with more strikes - Scappy Do is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dochenko!
Our winner, Ivan Dochenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leevi Saros (ranked 2588 p4p, 1943 weight class) and Dag Schotel (ranked 338 p4p, 256 weight class). Saros comes to the cage accompanied by Marko Hietala - Stones. 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 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leevi Saros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schotel misses with an uppercut
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schotel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saros ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Schotel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Schotel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schotel throws out the jab.
Schotel scores with a jab to the body.
Schotel 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.
Saros slips a jab from Schotel.
Saros throwing a counter right hand but Schotel manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saros.
Schotel lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saros takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Schotel.
Schotel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schotel misses with a hook.
Saros slips a jab from Schotel.
Schotel scores with a punch to the head.
Schotel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schotel misses with a jab to the body
and Saros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saros scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schotel throws a shot to the body.
Saros misses with a looping left.
Saros drops his hands momentarily and Schotel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Saros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Schotel throws a hook to the side of Saros's head but Saros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Saros misses the target.
Schotel throws a jab when Saros was well out of range.
Schotel throws a poor cross that misses
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dag Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saros moves out of range as Schotel strikes.
Saros takes one to the side of the head.
Saros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schotel throws a hook but Saros blocks it.
Schotel cracks Saros with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schotel throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Schotel.
Schotel swings widly with a right hand
and Saros counters with a straight right hand.
Schotel misses with an uppercut.
Schotel misses with a body punch
and Saros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Saros misses the target.
Saros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schotel misses with a straight right.
Schotel misses with a hook. Saros ducked under it nicely.
Saros swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schotel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schotel looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Saros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schotel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Saros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Schotel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schotel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saros counters with a straight right hand.
Schotel throws a hook to the side of Saros's head but Saros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schotel. Saros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saros moves out of range of the strikes.
Saros throwing a counter right hand but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Schotel loads up on a big right hand but Saros slips the punch.
Schotel throws an overhand right that lands on Saros's shoulder, as Saros tries to avoid the shot.
Schotel misses with a lunging right hand
and Saros counters with a left to the body.
Schotel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saros counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saros lands with a light punch inside.
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Schotel moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Schotel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saros staying out of range there.
Saros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Schotel connects with the punch.
Schotel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dag Schotel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saros tries to move into range but Schotel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Schotel.
Saros looks to score with a jab to the body but Schotel is just out of range.
Schotel catches Saros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saros misses with an uppercut
and Schotel counters with a nice body shot.
Schotel lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schotel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schotel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saros misses with an uppercut.
Schotel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saros at a distance.
Nice body punch from Schotel.
A punch lands to the side of Schotel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schotel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schotel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saros.
Schotel slips a jab from Saros.
Saros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schotel. Saros does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saros misses with a hook
and Schotel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schotel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schotel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saros to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel swings widly with a right hand
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saros jabs at Schotel's body.
Schotel missing with a left hand there. Saros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Saros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schotel throws a right hand that misses
and Saros counters with a straight right hand.
Schotel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saros at a distance.
Schotel lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schotel scores with a jab.
Schotel throws a hook but Saros avoids it easily.
Schotel throws a hook but Saros avoids it easily.
Saros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schotel.
Schotel jabs Saros right on the nose. Saros blinks but takes it well.
Saros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
A quick step to the side and Saros tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schotel cracks Saros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schotel lands a nice hook to Saros's body. Saros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saros lands with a hook. Schotel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schotel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Saros to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Saros misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schotel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saros.
Schotel throws the left hand but Saros avoids the punch easily.
Saros throws a body punch but Schotel moves out of range.
Schotel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saros.
Saros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Schotel.
Saros misses with a body shot.
Schotel throws an off balance right hand
and Saros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saros looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Schotel with a hook.
Saros misses with an uppercut.
Saros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Schotel counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Schotel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schotel throws a lazy uppercut
and Saros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schotel scores with a body shot.
Saros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saros looks to throw the jab but Schotel is out of range.
Saros misses with a left hand
and Schotel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saros thinking.
Saros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schotel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saros.
Saros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schotel throws a hook but Saros avoids it easily.
Saros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Schotel does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Schotel.
Saros is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel throws a monster overhand right that drops Saros! Schotel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Schotel!
During a confident post fight interview, Dag Schotel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leevi Saros had this to say: 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations.
Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 2420 p4p, 2658 weight class) and Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 300 p4p, 324 weight class). Asteroid has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Asteroid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lee tries to circle away but Asteroid has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asteroid takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Asteroid connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
That kick from Asteroid tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
Asteroid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Asteroid lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick from Asteroid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid throws a counter combo.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Asteroid thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Asteroid moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Asteroid circles away.
Asteroid darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asteroid.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Asteroid improves position.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Asteroid is controlling him.
Good body shot from Asteroid.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Asteroid.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Asteroid has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Asteroid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Asteroid won't allow it.
Asteroid gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Asteroid finds it's target.
Asteroid avoids the head kick by Lee.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid feints a counter leg kick.
Lee moves forwards but Asteroid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee takes one on the button.
A head kick from Asteroid lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asteroid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asteroid throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Asteroid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asteroid tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asteroid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Asteroid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
A right handed body shot lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid working Lee over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid scores with a knee to the head.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Asteroid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee is trying to push Asteroid away but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Asteroid.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a light punch inside.
Bruce Lee's cut is getting worse.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Asteroid is controlling him.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Asteroid scores with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Asteroid has him pinned against the cage.
Asteroid gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.
Asteroid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asteroid connects with a knee to the head.
Lee is rocked!
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to clinch up but Asteroid circles away and keeps his distance.
Asteroid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.
Asteroid lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Bruce Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands a shot to the body.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jeez, Bruce Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anabolic Asteroid!
A victorious Anabolic Asteroid 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Motshan Bogachev (ranked 990 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Chike Obi (ranked 136 p4p, 171 weight class). Chike Obi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Motshan Bogachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev throws a poor cross that misses
and Obi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bogachev scores with a decent looking hook.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Obi.
Bogachev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogachev moves away.
Bogachev staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. Bogachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bogachev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obi scrambles back to his feet.
Obi lands a body shot.
Bogachev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogachev. Bogachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Bogachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogachev throws a good cross that connects.
Chike Obi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi lands the left hand.
Obi swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Obi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Obi jabs Bogachev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bogachev. That's going to slow Obi down.
Obi misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Obi blocks the low kick.
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bogachev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obi has time to react.
Obi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bogachev counters with an inside leg kick.
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obi.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi swinging wildly here.
Bogachev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Obi as he connects with a hook.
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.
Bogachev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogachev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Obi looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Obi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Bogachev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Bogachev is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi misses with a body shot
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Obi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Obi blocks the body kick.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Obi checks it.
Obi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bogachev with a body shot.
Bogachev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bogachev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Obi moved out of range nicely.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Obi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Obi lands.
A leg kick checked by Obi.
Obi loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Obi avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogachev 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 Obi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obi throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bogachev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Obi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.
Bogachev cracks Obi with an open hand slap.
That kick from Bogachev tenderised Obi's leg. Obi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. Bogachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obi slips a straight right by Bogachev.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Obi misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Obi.
Obi just misses with a punch to the body.
Obi throws a series of punches but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chike Obi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Obi throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Obi misses.
Bogachev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi scores with a nice right hand.
Obi ducks right into an uppercut from Bogachev.
Obi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obi avoids a kick to the body.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Bogachev throws a shot from downtown. Obi moves away and avoids it.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev moves out of range as Obi strikes.
Bogachev throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obi cracks Bogachev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chike Obi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obi blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Obi. Those never looked like landing.
Obi avoids a kick to the body.
Bogachev walks into a jab.
Bogachev cracks Obi with an open hand slap.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Obi does no damage.
Obi throws a nice looking combination but Bogachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obi looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Bogachev throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but Obi slips the punch.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obi momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev digs a good hook to Obi's body.
Obi misses with a right hand
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi checks a leg kick nicely.
Obi slips under a jab from Bogachev.
Obi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogachev.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev tries to move into range but Obi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bogachev doesn't seem bothered though.
Bogachev defending well as Obi loads up on a big left hand.
Obi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Obi.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev staying out of range there.
Obi digs a good body shot into Bogachev's ribs.
Obi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogachev throws out the jab.
Obi moves out of range as Bogachev strikes.
Bogachev looks to land a body kick but Obi moved away.
Bogachev connects with a single shot there.
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev throws the left hand but Obi avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Obi misses.
Sloppy strikes from Obi. Those never looked like landing.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bogachev lands with an overhand left.
Bogachev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bogachev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev lands with a straight right. Obi didn't see that one coming.
Obi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obi misses the body punch
and Bogachev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Obi throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obi will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev throws the left hand but Obi avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev connects with a single shot there.
Obi defending well as Bogachev loads up on a big left hand.
Bogachev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Obi throws a combination that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Obi was not able to check.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Bogachev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bogachev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obi scores with a shot to the body.
Obi throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.
Obi blocks a jab.
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 Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bogachev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.
Bogachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obi.
Obi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obi's corner calls for a 1-2. Obi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obi lands a nice hook to Bogachev's body. Bogachev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obi misses with a body shot.
As Obi backs away, Bogachev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Obi.
Obi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi looks to throw the jab but Bogachev is out of range.
Obi throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Obi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Obi was not able to check.
Obi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogachev.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Obi misses.
Obi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obi throws a nice looking combination but Bogachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogachev throws a shot to the body.
Obi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bogachev.
Obi checks a leg kick.
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Bogachev misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Obi misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Obi.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obi needs to keep his hands up - Bogachev had a free shot at his head there.
Obi throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Obi misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obi throws a good cross that connects.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obi on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogachev misses with a body kick.
Obi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogachev.
Obi misses with a straight left.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogachev moves away.
Bogachev tries to move into range but Obi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Obi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bogachev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Obi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Bogachev.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obi.
Bogachev lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev misses the jab.
Bogachev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Bogachev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Obi misses with an uppercut
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obi throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev misses with a looping left.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Obi's shoulder, as Obi tries to avoid the shot.
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Bogachev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obi lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bogachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bogachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Obi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
Bogachev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chike Obi.
Well Obi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chike Obi!
Our winner, Chike Obi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Washington (ranked 1705 p4p, 1253 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 219 p4p, 169 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Granite chin |
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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 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with the combination.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Tyler counters with a left to the body.
Tyler lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Tyler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Tyler's shoulder, as Tyler tries to avoid the shot.
Tyler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
A big left from Tyler misses.
Tyler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Tyler.
Tyler misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyler throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Tyler misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Tyler throws a solid leg kick but Washington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands with an overhand left.
Washington throws a low kick, looking for Tyler's leg but Tyler calmly moves out of range.
Tyler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyler throws a sloppy body shot
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice straight punches there by Tyler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyler.
Tyler fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Washington to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Washington looks to clinch but Tyler throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Washington taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pete Tyler!
During a confident post fight interview, Pete Tyler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Ahonen (ranked 1170 p4p, 1641 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 178 p4p, 250 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown. Ahonen fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shifter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Ahonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shifter prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Ahonen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shifter wants to free his trapped foot but Ahonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahonen defends it well.
Ahonen trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Ground and pound from Shifter.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Ahonen tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahonen tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahonen working a defensive guard here.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shifter is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahonen has wrist control.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shifter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahonen, who protects the arm well.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Shifter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ahonen wanted to stand there but Shifter had control of the position.
Ahonen stands up and waves to Shifter to follow him.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahonen defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Shifter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahonen stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the body from Ahonen misses
so Shifter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shifter won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here.
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Ahonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahonen manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Ahonen's guard.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter scoring with some ground and pound.
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Ahonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shifter has a closed guard, preventing Ahonen from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Ahonen pushes his legs off easily.
Ahonen trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Ahonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahonen is one step ahead there.
Shifter has his foot on Ahonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahonen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shifter's guard.
Ahonen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shifter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahonen wants to get up but he can't break Shifter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shifter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing.
Ahonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Ahonen pushes his legs off easily.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahonen wants to stand but Shifter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahonen is looking to stand up but Shifter won't let him.
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahonen is aware though and is defending well.
Ahonen wants to get up but he can't break Shifter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ahonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahonen has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Ahonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shifter is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahonen is aware though and is defending well.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahonen is pushing down on Shifter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shifter is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahonen is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Ahonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shape Shifter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahonen defends it well.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahonen gets full guard.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahonen trying to control the position.
Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahonen wants to stand but Shifter is controlling the position.
Ahonen is trying to control the position but Shifter postures up.
Shifter passes Ahonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ahonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifter's back!
Shifter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ahonen's arms.
Shifter can't escape the position.
Shifter breaks Ahonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
Shifter keeps trying to improve his position.
Niko Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Shifter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shifter is thwarting Ahonen's attempts to control the position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Ahonen wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahonen looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahonen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ahonen is trying to improve his position.
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahonen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahonen wants to get up but he can't break Shifter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahonen defends well.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shifter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahonen escapes and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shape Shifter.
I've got Shifter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Kaupens (ranked 360 p4p, 588 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 48 p4p, 83 weight class). Ansis Kaupens has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left and a right from Kaupens both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaupens.
Ignatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov slips a jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Ignatov fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaupens in the body.
Ignatov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
Ignatov misses with a jab to the body
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaupens on the side of the head.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Kaupens's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaupens tries to avoid it.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaupens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Kaupens avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaupens moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a series of strikes that have Ignatov backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the head.
Kaupens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaupens throws a series of punches but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming.
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
Kaupens lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Kaupens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Kaupens misses with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a three punch combo that has Kaupens backing up. Kaupens nods at Ignatov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaupens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kaupens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov scores with a punch to the head.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaupens defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaupens's head.
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ignatov throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
Ignatov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kaupens.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Kaupens checks it.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaupens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Ignatov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ignatov.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatov's shoulder, as Ignatov tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Ignatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaupens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ignatov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaupens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Ignatov.
Ignatov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov with a nice calf kick.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaupens digs a right hand underneath Ignatov's ribcage. Ignatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaupens works over Ignatov's head and body with a nice combination.
Ignatov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kaupens checks it well.
Kaupens lands a jab to Ignatov's midsection.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Kaupens fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Kaupens's leg. Kaupens is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaupens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaupens blocks the leg kick.
Kaupens throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Kaupens blocks the low kick.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ignatov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Kaupens avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kaupens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaupens.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Kaupens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Kaupens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaupens throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Kaupens checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Kaupens down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaupens misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a good low kick that Kaupens was not able to check.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaupens defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Ignatov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaupens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaupens scores with a four punch combination!
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatov throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatov under the eye.
Ignatov blocks a jab.
Kaupens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaupens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ignatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaupens throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ignatov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaupens connects with a body shot that sends Ignatov's belly button to the back.
Kaupens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens scores with a jab.
Kaupens moves forwards but Ignatov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaupens gets tackled into the cage by Ignatov. Ignatov maintains the clinch.
Kaupens breaks the clinch.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaupens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kaupens walks into a jab.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaupens throws a series of strikes that have Ignatov backpedaling.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov catches Kaupens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaupens moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Kaupens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaupens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaupens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ignatov throws the left hand but Kaupens avoids the punch easily.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaupens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Ignatov misses with a looping left.
Kaupens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatov throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens misses with a hook
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Ignatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ignatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kaupens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatov's shoulder, as Ignatov tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the head.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Ignatov misses.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaupens's sensitive parts.
Kaupens takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range.
Ignatov lands a slapping body shot.
Ignatov connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Kaupens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Kaupens's leg. Kaupens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Kaupens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaupens.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaupens circles away.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kaupens slips the punch.
Kaupens misses with a few strikes there.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kaupens checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Ignatov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaupens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Ignatov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatov. Ignatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaupens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaupens's head.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
Kaupens throws a hook but Ignatov blocks it.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaupens steps away.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov is looking to chop away at Kaupens's legs.
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov lands a jab to the head.
Kaupens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov dodges the punch combination from Kaupens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Kaupens checks it.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Ignatov.
Kaupens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kaupens checks the leg kick.
Kaupens scores with a nice right hand.
Kaupens defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Ignatov.
Kaupens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Ignatov moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov thows a leg kick but Kaupens checks it
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Kaupens.
Ansis Kaupens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ignatov jabs Kaupens right on the nose. Kaupens blinks but takes it well.
Kaupens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yevgeny Ignatov.
I think Kaupens 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansis Kaupens!
During a confident post fight interview, Ansis Kaupens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Takeda (ranked 350 p4p, 666 weight class) and Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 45 p4p, 98 weight class). Mukunzi has chosen Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuki Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takeda throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takeda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mukunzi manages to circle out of the way.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeda moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukunzi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takeda misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mukunzi sprawls well. Mukunzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda closes the distance and clinches up with Mukunzi, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes Mukunzi against the cage but Mukunzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi - that landed with a thud.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mukunzi.
Takeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mukunzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the body
and Takeda counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi cracks Takeda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi scores with a nice body kick.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Takeda takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mukunzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mukunzi.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mukunzi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takeda, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Takeda misses with a hook
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
Takeda moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeda lands a jab-cross combination.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Takeda. Beautiful 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!
Mukunzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takeda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takeda defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takeda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Mukunzi.
Takeda works Mukunzi's body with a nice hook.
Takeda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mukunzi counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Mukunzi should have avoided that one.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi clobbers Takeda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takeda lands with a nice body punch.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda dips to his left and cracks Mukunzi with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Takeda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi jabs Takeda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mukunzi slips under a jab.
Mukunzi thinks about the counter body kick.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Takeda avoids it with no problem.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Mukunzi off the cage and back into range.
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 Kazuki Takeda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mukunzi slips under a jab.
Mukunzi is looking for the big counter here.
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeda misses with a body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeda scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mukunzi lands with a nice body kick.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi fakes the leg kick and cracks Takeda in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Takeda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
Takeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Takeda throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Takeda misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Takeda was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mukunzi.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takeda shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mukunzi eats them both and turns towards Takeda to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Takeda - just one landing.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Takeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mukunzi 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
Our winner, Salomon Mukunzi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Pinks (ranked 321 p4p, 212 weight class) and Camaras Account (ranked 57 p4p, 37 weight class). Pinks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HUMBLE.. Camaras Account is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Account jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Account avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Account tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinks is wise to it.
Account throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid body kick from Account.
Pinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Account is out of range and Pinks settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
As Pinks backs off Account throws a huge counter combo but Pinks manages to avoid it all.
Account tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Account ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Pinks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Pinks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Account throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Account checks it.
Account throws out a counter right but Pinks avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinks. That snapped Account's head back.
Pinks cracks Account with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Account lands a jab to the nose.
Account throws a nice outside leg kick.
Account rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Account moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Account.
A big left from Account misses.
Account throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Pinks blocks the low kick.
Account with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinks to score with a decent uppercut.
Account lands a big head kick that sends Pinks tumbling to the mat! Account takes a step backwards and waves Pinks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pinks is rocked!
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinks walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Account swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Camaras Account!
After winning the bout, Camaras Account 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 45 p4p, 369 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 9 p4p, 56 weight class). Hightower comes to the cage accompanied by The Power. Jason Hightower is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hightower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Hightower lands an overhand right.
Hightower throws a leg kick
and Kalske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower throws an off balance right hand
and Kalske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalske 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.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
Kalske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hightower misses with a left hand
and Kalske counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalske working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kalske throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalske won't allow Hightower to sweep him here.
Kalske throwing strikes from guard but Hightower blocks nicely.
Hightower is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kalske is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kalske working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalske.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalske looking to sit in guard and control but Hightower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kalske is trying to hold Hightower in close to prevent damage but Hightower has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalske manages to get to full guard.
Hightower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalske is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske postures up in Hightower's guard and throws a big left but Hightower blocks it.
Kalske throws a big right hand that misses.
Hightower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hightower working a defensive guard here.
Hightower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hightower wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalske tries to free his leg and advance position but Hightower is retaining full guard.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalske throws a strike but Hightower rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalske looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalske looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hightower puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kalske is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalske looking for submissions off his back.
Kalske trying to control but Hightower postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hightower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalske is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
Kalske misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalske throws an overhand right that lands on Hightower's shoulder, as Hightower tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hightower.
We've been told by Hightower's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalske shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hightower pinned against the cage. Hightower gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jason Hightower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower slips a jab from Kalske.
Kalske throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske misses with a straight right.
Hightower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Kalske misses its intended target.
Hightower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalske throws the left hand but Hightower avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick and Kalske moves out of range easily.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hightower defends it well.
Hightower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalske has time to react.
Kalske avoids the head kick by Hightower.
Kalske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hightower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalske throws a sloppy head kick
and Hightower counters with a series of strikes. Kalske will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hightower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Kalske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hightower.
Kalske misses with a jab to the body
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
Kalske swinging wildly here.
Kalske throws a good cross that connects.
Kalske might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hightower throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalske! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hightower.
Kalske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hightower cracks Kalske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hightower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hightower throws an off balance right hand
and Kalske counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hightower down! Kalske is looking to finish but Hightower is intelligently defending himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalske is one step ahead there.
Kalske trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hightower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalske. That did some damage!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hightower enables Kalske to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hightower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hightower is trying to control the position but Kalske postures up.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalske cracks Hightower with a solid left hand.
Kalske lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hjallis Kalske has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower pulls Kalske in close to prevent any damage.
Kalske passes Hightower's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske throwing shots but Hightower is blocking nicely.
Kalske sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hightower defending well though.
Hightower is concentrating on defense, preventing Kalske from advancing position.
Kalske is just content to waste time from the top position. Hightower takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalske accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hightower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalske connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hightower. Hightower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hightower takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hightower takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Hightower misses
and Kalske counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hightower has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske is the new heavyweight champion!
Hjallis Kalske 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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