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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stepan Grachev (ranked 1245 p4p, 933 weight class) and Jacob White (ranked 182 p4p, 135 weight class). Jacob White is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Grachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a body kick.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grachev throws a lazy uppercut
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for White.
Grachev is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White throws a counter combo.
Grachev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grachev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Grachev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grachev moves into range and clinches up with White.
Grachev is trying to break free.
Grachev has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Grachev lands with a right to the head.
Grachev misses with a punch on the inside.
Grachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grachev misses with a hook to the ribs.
White throws an elbow that misses.
I was talking to Grachev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grachev misses with a punch to the body.
Grachev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Grachev tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Grachev back against the cage.
White is trying to stall.
Grachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
Grachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grachev lands with a short shot to the head.
Grachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grachev works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Grachev.
Grachev is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grachev misses with some punches.
White blocks an uppercut.
Grachev working aggressively here.
Grachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grachev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grachev tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Grachev - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grachev misses with some punches.
Grachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grachev tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Grachev back against the cage.
Grachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White lands an elbow inside.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grachev is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Grachev into the cage.
White blocking some punches.
Grachev leaning against his opponent.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grachev up against the cage.
Grachev misses with a hook to the ribs.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Grachev.
Grachev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grachev up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grachev throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Grachev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White misses with an elbow strike.
Grachev misses with some punches.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Grachev is trying to stall.
White blocking some punches.
White lands an elbow just above Grachev 's eye.
Good body shot from White.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grachev misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob White will probably get the nod.
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.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Grachev tries to clinch but White moves away
letting White counter with a right hand.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepan Grachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grachev ducks under a wild hook from White.
Grachev throws a head kick that misses.
Grachev ducks under a wild hook from White.
Grachev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grachev takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White lands with a hook. Grachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grachev staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Grachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White jabs Grachev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grachev misses with a jab to the body
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Grachev throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grachev throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Grachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grachev misses with a straight left.
Grachev is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Grachev scores with a jab.
Grachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacob White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grachev misses with a body kick.
Grachev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White slips a jab from Grachev.
Grachev lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover.
White throws a nice looking combination but Grachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White throws a hook but Grachev blocks it.
Grachev swings away with a body shot that misses
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grachev tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White fakes the leg kick and cracks Grachev in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Grachev off the cage and back into range.
Grachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Grachev misses with a left hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White moves out of range as Grachev throws a body kick.
White flicks out a counter leg kick but Grachev steps away.
White misses with a head kick.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White jabs Grachev right on the nose. Grachev blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grachev.
Grachev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Grachev lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover.
White has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grachev clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grachev's brow.
Grachev avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Grachev misses with the head strike.
White lands a left hand.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
White has Grachev pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on White's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grachev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White lands an elbow that stopped Grachev in his tracks for a moment.
Grachev avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Grachev throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grachev tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White tries to work over Grachev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grachev can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grachev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a shot to the body.
Grachev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Grachev won't allow it.
Grachev has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White blocks a body shot from Grachev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grachev digs a good hook to White's body.
Grachev misses with a kick to the body.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grachev.
White misses with a wild combination.
Grachev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
Grachev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grachev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grachev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grachev throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Grachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grachev. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grachev has White up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grachev's elbow.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Grachev controls the action.
Grachev manages to break the clinch.
Grachev avoids a kick to the body.
White stalks Grachev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grachev's face. Grachev staggers backwards, shaken.
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from White - that will leave a mark!
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grachev.
Grachev ducks under a wild hook from White.
Grachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grachev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grachev throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grachev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grachev lands a jab to the nose.
Grachev lands a right hook to the body.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Grachev.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
Grachev looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White slips under a jab from Grachev.
Grachev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grachev duly obliges.
Grachev moves out of range of the strikes.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grachev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
White moves out of range as Grachev strikes.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grachev at a distance.
Grachev tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White misses with a hook. Grachev ducked under it nicely.
White throws a head kick but Grachev moves out of range.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grachev avoids the head kick by White.
A jab from White misses.
Grachev throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grachev moves into range and connects with a jab.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grachev on the side of the head.
White misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Grachev.
Grachev throws a big shot that misses.
Grachev scores with a jab to the body.
White loads up on a big right hand but Grachev slips the punch.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepan Grachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grachev checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from White does no damage.
White looks to land a left hand but Grachev moved out of range nicely.
White is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Grachev as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Grachev looks to throw a body kick
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grachev's head.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White misses with a hook.
White with a jab.
Jacob White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grachev lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stepan Grachev.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob White!
Jacob White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Distefano (ranked 1909 p4p, 1996 weight class) and Kake Kummola (ranked 262 p4p, 273 weight class). Kake Kummola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Distefano's chin.
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kake Kummola!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distefano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kummola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kummola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Distefano throws a head kick that misses
and Kummola counters with a straight right hand.
Distefano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kummola clinches up with Distefano and pushes him back against the cage.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kummola jumps guard.
Kummola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Distefano has picked Kummola up and slammed him! Kummola can't keep hold of the triangle and Distefano manages to pass to side control!
Distefano gets to mount! Kummola was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Distefano controlling from mount.
Kummola is trying to escape the mount.
Kummola wants to hold on but Distefano pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Distefano controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kummola is looking to improve his position but Distefano isn't that keen on the idea.
Kummola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kummola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kummola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kummola keeps trying to improve his position.
Distefano avoids the attempt from Kummola to control.
Kummola is looking to improve his position but Distefano isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola wants to control but Distefano is having none of it.
Kummola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano postures up.
Kummola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kummola is trying to escape the mount.
Distefano controlling the position easily from mount.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kummola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kummola regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Distefano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Distefano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Kake Kummola has been cut.
Kummola rushes Distefano and presses him up against the cage.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kummola.
Distefano lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
Kummola jumps into guard, dragging Distefano to the mat.
Distefano postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola has his foot on Distefano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Distefano works his way back into a safe position though.
Kummola working for submissions but it's allowed Distefano to get to half guard.
Kummola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Distefano is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola tries to get to full guard but Distefano has control of the leg.
Eric Distefano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard but Distefano has mounted him!
Distefano looking to control but Kummola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kummola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Distefano avoids the attempt from Kummola to control.
Kummola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola tries to reverse the position but Distefano maintains control.
Kummola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Distefano controlling the position easily from mount.
Distefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kummola can do to turn this around?
Kummola is looking to get to half guard.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola is trying desperately to improve position.
Kummola is still trying to improve position.
Distefano controlling the position easily from mount.
Kummola tries to reverse the position but Distefano maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Distefano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kake Kummola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Distefano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kake Kummola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Distefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kummola lands with a shot to the body.
Distefano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kummola! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano looks to land a body kick but Kummola moved away.
Kummola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Distefano scores with a nice body kick.
Distefano looks to land a left hand but Kummola moved out of range nicely.
Kummola moves into the clinch successfully.
Distefano lands an uppercut.
Kummola is trying to pull guard but Distefano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Distefano lands with a left to the head.
Kummola misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kummola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kummola.
Kummola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kummola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola misses with a combination
and Distefano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kummola! Distefano lets Kummola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Eric Distefano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 Kummola is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distefano measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kummola! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Mahmut (ranked 1697 p4p, 1493 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 79 p4p, 69 weight class). Alistair Ubereem told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheikh Mahmut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mahmut seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ubereem throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut misses with a takedown
and Ubereem counters with a left to the body.
Mahmut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut drives through and clinches with Ubereem against the cage.
Ubereem stalling.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
We've been informed that Ubereem has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mahmut has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ubereem after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ubereem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ubereem misses with a punch on the inside.
Ubereem stalls.
Ubereem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Mahmut can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Mahmut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ubereem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Mahmut changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ubereem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ubereem misses with a looping right.
Mahmut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ubereem tries to keep at a distance but Mahmut has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmut tries to pull guard but Ubereem holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahmut drops back down to his feet.
Mahmut drags the fight down to the ground.
Mahmut is looking for a triangle here but Ubereem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mahmut tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ubereem presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ubereem controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmut tries to reverse the position but Ubereem maintains control.
Mahmut tries to hold on but Ubereem postures up.
Ubereem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mahmut is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ubereem controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahmut tries to lock up and control but Ubereem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Ubereem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mahmut tries to close the distance and clinch but Ubereem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ubereem appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahmut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ubereem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ubereem scores with a head kick. Mahmut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ubereem looks to land a combination but Mahmut avoids it well.
Mahmut tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ubereem manages to circle out of the way.
Mahmut shoots for a double leg takedown but Ubereem sprawls well. He's pushed Mahmut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ubereem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmut tries to close the distance and clinch but Ubereem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ubereem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ubereem gets caught napping as Mahmut dives in and scores a takedown. Ubereem manages to retain guard.
Mahmut wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving.
Ubereem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem prevents Mahmut from improving his position.
Ubereem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Ubereem seems content to control.
Mahmut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Mahmut trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mahmut is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alistair Ubereem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ubereem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahmut is looking to escape.
Ubereem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahmut haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahmut wants to hold on but Ubereem pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem wants to control but instead Mahmut manages to regain half guard.
Ubereem not doing much here.
Ubereem's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alistair Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ubereem tries to keep at a distance but Mahmut has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahmut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ubereem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahmut jumps guard but Ubereem stands there with Mahmut around his waist. Mahmut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Mahmut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmut crunches a lovely knee into Ubereem's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Ubereem fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Ubereem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ubereem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahmut.
Mahmut moves out of range as Ubereem throws a body kick.
Ubereem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ubereem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Mahmut fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Mahmut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmut is looking to clinch but Ubereem is avoiding it.
Mahmut throws a series of punches but Ubereem avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmut moves in looking to clinch but Ubereem pushes him off.
Sheikh Mahmut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ubereem stuns Mahmut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ubereem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubereem keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ubereem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Ubereem's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmut breaks from the clinch.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubereem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahmut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmut avoids a kick to the body.
Ubereem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahmut defending well as Ubereem loads up on a big left hand.
Ubereem swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range.
Ubereem throws a push kick but Mahmut slaps the foot to one side.
Mahmut tries to counter by clinching up but Ubereem breaks away and moves out of range.
Ubereem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ubereem misses the shot to the body.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahmut tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahmut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ubereem defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses.
Mahmut takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ubereem drops Mahmut with a beautiful combination! Mahmut stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ubereem is looking for the KO!
Ubereem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmut.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Ubereem misses
and Mahmut counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahmut.
Ubereem is trying to stall.
Ubereem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mahmut.
Mahmut tries to break the clinch but Ubereem is controlling the position.
Alistair Ubereem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ubereem on the inside.
Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut missing with knees to the body.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Ubereem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmuts head.
Mahmut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmut misses with the head strike.
Mahmut tries to pull guard but Ubereem holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahmut drops back down to his feet.
Mahmut can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Ubereem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ubereem 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Ubereem!
Alistair Ubereem spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Ahonen (ranked 1609 p4p, 2066 weight class) and Panda Four (ranked 236 p4p, 297 weight class). Niko Ahonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Four!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Four checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Four counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Four preventing the sweep.
Four is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahonen has escaped and now he's on top!
Ahonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Four is proving hard to escape from.
Ahonen throws a strike but Four rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
Four drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Four jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahonen working for a triangle but Four defends it easily.
Ahonen has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Four puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Four is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahonen's coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position.
Four is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Four is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahonen defends it well.
Ahonen is looking to control Four's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Four is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahonen defends it well.
Four prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Ahonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Four is working for a kimura but Ahonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Four is looking for a kimura but Ahonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Four to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahonen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Four is looking for a kimura here.
Four 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.
Ahonen trying to hold on to Four's head to control him but Four postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Four seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Four is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahonen wants to control but Four is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Four is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Four dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Four is looking to clinch but Ahonen is avoiding it.
Ahonen tries to work over Four's front leg with a kick but Four checks it.
Ahonen checks the leg kick.
Four shoots in but no luck this time.
Four fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panda Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four looking to stall.
Four jumps guard but Ahonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niko Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda Four.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Four backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Four jumps guard but Ahonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Four jumps guard and drags Ahonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahonen is looking to stand up but Four won't let him.
Four 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.
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Four works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahonen wants to get up but he can't break Four's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ahonen rolls with it to try and escape but Four cranks on the arm and Ahonen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Panda Four!
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Gwynn Evans had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 173.6, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Hideki Nakamura was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skippy Jackson (ranked 1155 p4p, 1254 weight class) and Kristof Pardi (ranked 127 p4p, 143 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Born on the Bayou. Pardi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Party Boy Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Skippy Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kristof Pardi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skippy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Pardi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pardi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Pardi's guard.
Pardi has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Pardi is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Pardi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to stand but Pardi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pardi looking to control.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pardi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pardi is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Pardi defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Pardi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to control but Pardi is working from the bottom.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pardi is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Pardi can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Pardi circles away.
Pardi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a body punch but Pardi moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pardi sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Pardi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Pardi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pardi is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Pardi's attempt to control the position.
Pardi holding on.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the position but Pardi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson trying to control the action but Pardi is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pardi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Pardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Pardi pushes his legs off easily.
Pardi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Pardi is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pardi is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Pardi seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pardi is keeping the position for now.
Pardi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Pardi from getting back to his feet.
Pardi is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pardi.
Pardi missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson forces Pardi back against the cage and clinches.
Pardi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pardi throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Pardi backing up. Pardi nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pardi swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Kristof Pardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp one two that drops Pardi! Jackson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pardi to his feet! Pardi is in big trouble!
Pardi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson forces Pardi back against the cage and clinches.
Pardi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
A short right from Pardi.
Pardi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skippy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pardi misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pardi thinking.
Pardi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Pardi seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pardi.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pardi misses with an uppercut.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pardi wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pardi.
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Skippy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is pushing down on Pardi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pardi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Pardi's attempt to control the position.
Pardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pardi can do to turn this around?
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.
Pardi looks to move to half guard but instead Jackson has passed into mount! Damn!
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Pardi working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pardi for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skippy Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skippy Jackson!
Our winner, Skippy Jackson, 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.
Kristof Pardi was interviewed post fight and said 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lalime (ranked 1349 p4p, 1346 weight class) and Duck Dodgers (ranked 191 p4p, 190 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Lalime misses the target.
Dodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lalime misses with a left hand
and Dodgers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lalime takes a swing at Dodgers's ribcage but misses.
Dodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lalime.
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dodgers.
Lalime slips under a jab from Dodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime misses with a shot to the body
and Dodgers counters with a low kick, right behind Lalime 's knee.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Dodgers moves away and avoids it.
Lalime misses with a left hand
letting Dodgers counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dodgers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dodgers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lalime tries to clinch
and Dodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lalime! Dodgers lets Lalime back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Lalime is rocked!
Lalime tries to clinch up.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodgers drops Lalime with a big left hand! Lalime is injured, injured bad! Dodgers jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
After winning the bout, Duck Dodgers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Korppila (ranked 880 p4p, 1089 weight class) and Apollo Rocky (ranked 130 p4p, 158 weight class). Korppila's entrance music is Mustasch - The Mauler. A fine choice. Apollo Rocky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Korppila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Rocky!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky throws an overhand right that lands on Korppila's shoulder, as Korppila tries to avoid the shot.
Korppila appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocky wants to clinch up but Korppila keeps it at a distance.
Rocky lands a right hook to the body.
Rocky wants to clinch.
Rocky moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korppila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korppila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocky crunches a lovely knee into Korppila's ribcage.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korppila backwards.
Rocky working Korppila over with knees to the body.
Korppila is looking to control Rocky's arms but Rocky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Korppila has his back to the cage.
Korppila looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocky.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Korppila wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Rocky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korppila.
Korppila has Rocky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Korppila blocks with his arms.
A short right from Korppila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korppila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rocky regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocky looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocky, not yet.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rocky wants to stand but Korppila is controlling the position.
Korppila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocky wants to stand and escape but Korppila is having none of it.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Korppila pushes down on Rocky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Korppila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korppila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Rocky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korppila 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocky is concentrating on defense, preventing Korppila from advancing position.
Rocky is trying to stand.
Korppila working the head and body with strikes.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Korppila drops an elbow to the side of Rocky's head.
Rocky is rocked!
Korppila stops Rocky from getting back to his feet.
Rocky is still in real trouble! Can Korppila finish him?
Korppila is looking to advance position but Rocky won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rocky seems to have recovered his senses.
Korppila has gone for a leg lock! Rocky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Korppila's guard.
Rocky stopping the sweep attempt from Korppila.
Korppila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocky manages to get himself to full guard.
Rocky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky trying to control the action but Korppila is working from the bottom.
Korppila wants to improve his position but Rocky is controlling well.
Korppila is pressing down on Rocky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Korppila looking for a guillotine here but Rocky defends easily.
Korppila is looking for a triangle but Rocky pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rocky scores with a jab. Korppila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korppila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rocky's guard.
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korppila passes into half guard.
Rocky is trying to stand up here but Korppila is controlling him well.
Rocky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Korppila lands with a punch from half guard.
Korppila prevents Rocky from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura but Rocky is defending well.
Rocky is looking for a sweep. Korppila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky is looking to control Korppila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocky avoid being mounted?
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Korppila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocky has wrist control.
Rocky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Korppila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocky is keeping the position for now.
Korppila postures up in Rocky's guard and throws a big left but Rocky blocks it.
Korppila looking to pass the guard.
Rocky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky wants to sweep here but Korppila controlling him for the moment.
Rocky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila chips away with some ground and pound.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korppila prevents Rocky from getting back to his feet.
Korppila tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocky is retaining full guard.
Korppila lands a couple of elbows.
Korppila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Korppila distracts Rocky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korppila throws an elbow that misses. Rocky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korppila's guard. Nice move by Rocky!
Korppila trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocky's guard.
Korppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korppila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocky's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korppila postures up in Rocky's guard and throws a big left but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Rocky is keeping the position.
Rocky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korppila is controlling him.
Tom Korppila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korppila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korppila won't allow Rocky to sweep him here.
Rocky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocky's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Korppila.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Rocky tries to kick Korppila off but Korppila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Korppila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korppila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rocky gets full guard.
Rocky has control of Korppila's left arm, preventing Korppila from doing any damage.
Rocky wants to stand up but Korppila is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocky controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rocky looks to land a left hand but Korppila moved out of range nicely.
Rocky tries to clinch but Korppila is having none of it.
Korppila staying out of range there.
Korppila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rocky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rocky manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Korppila looking for a takedown.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korppila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korppila has Rocky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Korppila.
Korppila tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Rocky manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocky landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Korppila backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocky gets through Korppila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korppila wants a takedown.
Rocky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rocky is struggling to control the position.
Rocky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rocky gets underhooks to prevent Korppila's takedown attempt.
Rocky with a knee to the head.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Rocky manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rocky.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Korppila's head.
Rocky pushes Korppila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Korppila's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky landing knees to the body.
Korppila is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korppila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Korppila's head.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korppila is rocked!
Rocky working Korppila over with knees to the body.
Oh Korppila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Korppila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Korppila avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
Rocky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korppila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocky has Korppila pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Korppila is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rocky - that's hurt Korppila badly! Oh, another knee lands and Korppila is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Korppila doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 79 p4p, 334 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 12 p4p, 49 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske misses with a head kick.
Puno is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kalske has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Kalske lands a body shot.
Kalske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalske throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puno swivels and escapes.
Kalske shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puno.
Kalske throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalske appears to be looking for a big counter.
Puno misses with a low kick.
Kalske appears to be looking for a big counter.
Puno gets caught flat footed, as Kalske shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Kalske missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske looking to sit in guard and control but Puno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kalske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Puno won't allow Kalske to sweep him here.
Kalske wants to hit a sweep here but Puno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalske there!
Kalske tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kalske really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kalske regains half guard.
Puno works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kalske sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Puno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adan Puno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Kalske seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow Kalske down.
Puno fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalske in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is looking to chop away at Kalske's legs.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Hjallis Kalske has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalske fails to land the takedown.
Kalske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puno 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.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puno on his heels. He'll look to pass Puno's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalske throws a strike but Puno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalske looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Kalske throws his legs up looking for a submission but Puno uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kalske tries to bench press Puno off him but Puno keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalske is not content to let Puno control the position.
Kalske is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kalske is letting Puno control him for a moment.
Kalske looking for a sweep but Puno has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kalske is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adan Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Puno connects with the punch.
Kalske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Kalske's shoulder, as Kalske tries to avoid the shot.
Kalske throwing a counter right hand but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Kalske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Kalske checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalske tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puno - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puno cracks Kalske with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kalske looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him?
Kalske is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puno.
Oh Kalske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kalske seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kalske tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno!
Adan Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Adan Puno 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 202 p4p, 293 weight class) and Marko Kersikov (ranked 10 p4p, 14 weight class). Fukumitsu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is you should see me in a crown. Kersikov has chosen Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukumitsu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Fukumitsu moves away and avoids it.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Fukumitsu is out of range.
Kersikov defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Kersikov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Oh Fukumitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu seems to have got his legs back now.
Kersikov 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.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fukumitsu! Kersikov lets Fukumitsu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a right hand from hell and Fukumitsu is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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