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DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jach Bresnar (ranked 2380 p4p, 2104 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 310 p4p, 279 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jach Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Bresnar misses
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bresnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Bresnar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonnell misses the jab.
Bresnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell works Bresnar's body with a nice hook.
Bresnar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonnell tries to land a leg kick but Bresnar saw it coming and moves away.
Bresnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
We've been informed that McDonnell 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.
Bresnar tries to move into range but McDonnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bresnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Bresnar's head.
Bresnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bresnar moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Bresnar.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bresnar attempts a counter takedown but McDonnell avoids it well and moves away.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Bresnar checks it
and Bresnar counters with a single leg into guard. McDonnell didn't expect that.
Bresnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Bresnar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonnell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bresnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bresnar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Bresnar tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McDonnell pulls Bresnar in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Bresnar's head but Bresnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bresnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Bresnar ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Bresnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonnell sprawls and moves away.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Bresnar moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bresnar attempts a counter takedown but McDonnell avoids it well and moves away.
Bresnar throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bresnar.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bresnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonnell pinned against the cage. McDonnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bresnar slips a jab from McDonnell.
Bresnar attempts a counter takedown but McDonnell avoids it well and moves away.
Bresnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses the jab.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bresnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell looks to land a combination. Bresnar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Bresnar tries to counter by clinching up but McDonnell breaks away and moves out of range.
Bresnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
Bresnar moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Bresnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Bresnar moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonnell catches Bresnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonnell throws a right hand that Bresnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bresnar also avoids with ease.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Bresnar moves away and avoids it.
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bresnar.
McDonnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bresnar.
Bresnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonnell sprawls and moves away.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bresnar blocks a jab.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Bresnar saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bresnar manages to avoid it.
Bresnar scores with a punch to the head.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Bresnar's head but Bresnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bresnar tries to counter by clinching up but McDonnell breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonnell connects with a nice looking jab.
Bresnar is looking to wear down McDonnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bresnar manages to avoid it.
Bresnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Bresnar moves away and avoids it.
Bresnar moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell throws a right hand that Bresnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bresnar also avoids with ease.
Bresnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar connects with a jab.
Bresnar misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jach Bresnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Bresnar moved out of range.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonnell scores with a jab 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!
McDonnell lands the left hand.
Bresnar slips a jab and a cross from McDonnell.
Bresnar has a takedown stuffed.
Bresnar slips under a jab.
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bresnar.
Bresnar moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Bresnar avoids the punch easily.
Bresnar slips under a jab from McDonnell.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Bresnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bresnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bresnar showed some decent athleticism there.
Bresnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonnell's head.
Bresnar stalling away here and it's allowed McDonnell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bresnar 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell wants to sweep here but Bresnar controlling him for the moment.
Bresnar trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Bresnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bresnar passes McDonnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonnell has his hands clasped together around Bresnar's back. He's all about the action.
Bresnar wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell 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. This is the final round!
Bresnar's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonnell under the eye.
McDonnell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Bresnar moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a two punch combo.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Bresnar moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bresnar attempts a counter takedown but McDonnell avoids it well and moves away.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonnell as he jumps to the side.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bresnar manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar has a takedown stuffed.
Bresnar takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Bresnar takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bresnar counters with a three punch combo that has McDonnell backing up. McDonnell nods at Bresnar to acknowledge the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Bresnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell takes a swing at Bresnar's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell looks to land a combination but Bresnar avoids it well.
McDonnell throws a hook but Bresnar avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bresnar feints and as McDonnell raises his hands in defense, Bresnar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Bresnar looking to pass the guard.
McDonnell is trying to control the position but Bresnar postures up.
Bresnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jach Bresnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Bresnar moves out of range.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Bresnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bresnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonnell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bresnar looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bresnar trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bresnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bresnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jach Bresnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bresnar cracks McDonnell with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ger McDonnell.
I've got McDonnell 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
Ger McDonnell 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 Jalen Kendrick (ranked 1652 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Tom Korppila (ranked 223 p4p, 180 weight class). Korppila has chosen Mustasch - The Mauler as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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4 - 6 - 0 |
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9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jalen Kendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Korppila!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korppila looking to score a takedown here. Kendrick is defending well but Korppila drives through and ends up in Kendrick's guard.
Korppila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Korppila passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Korppila decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Korppila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kendrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Korppila is sitting in close to Kendrick's body. Kendrick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Korppila is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Korppila is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kendrick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jalen Kendrick!
Jalen Kendrick 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.
The defeated Tom Korppila had this to say: '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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Nakamura (ranked 1281 p4p, 1378 weight class) and Terrance Graves (ranked 180 p4p, 195 weight class). Terrance Graves 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hideki Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graves thows a leg kick but Nakamura checks it
and Nakamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Nakamura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
Graves can't break the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves's coach down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nakamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Graves working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses.
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Graves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakamura will feel that in the morning.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Graves saw that one coming.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nakamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakamura avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hideki Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves lands a head kick. Nakamura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Hideki Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakamura blocks the leg kick.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakamura.
Graves connects with a looping right hand.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nakamura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Nakamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.
Graves lunges at Nakamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamura's hand.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura backing away here, and Graves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Graves throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Graves avoids it.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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 Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Nakamura lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Graves.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves working aggressively here.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A short right from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
Graves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves scores with a leg kick.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Graves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves lands a body shot.
Nakamura keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves connects with a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Graves.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
Nakamura keeps Graves at a distance using the push kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura throws a lazy head kick
and Graves counters with a body kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakamura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideki Nakamura!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hideki Nakamura thanked AVALON for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 1146 p4p, 1322 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 65 p4p, 80 weight class). Lvavatai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Can Get It If You Really Want. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Hohenthal catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lvavatai lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hohenthal as the two fighters clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lvavatai is trying to break free.
We've been hearing reports that Hohenthal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hohenthal scores with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lvavatai fails to land.
Hohenthal misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hohenthal controlling the action here for a moment.
Hohenthal blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lvavatai working aggressively here.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
A short left from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hohenthal.
Lvavatai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal just leaning against Lvavatai , taking a breather.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lvavatai misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal lands a body punch.
Lvavatai misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai pushes Hohenthal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hohenthal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lvavatai tries to break free but Hohenthal pushes him back against the cage.
Lvavatai misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai scores with a shoulder strike.
Lvavatai can't break the clinch.
Hohenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lvavatai with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Hohenthal.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Lvavatai is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands a brutal uppercut that launches Lvavatai off his feet! Lvavatai tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
During a confident post fight interview, Lennart Hohenthal 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Get Wet About Don (ranked 722 p4p, 696 weight class) and Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 95 p4p, 90 weight class). Get Wet About Don 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Get Wet About Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
About Don connects with a body shot that sends Khrapov Jr's belly button to the back.
About Don lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khrapov Jr. About Don does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khrapov Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling About Don to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Khrapov Jr does it's job there.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the side of About Don's head but About Don sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
About Don was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
About Don missing with a left hand there. Khrapov Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khrapov Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khrapov Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and About Don makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Khrapov Jr moves away and avoids it.
Khrapov Jr throws an off balance right hand
and About Don counters with a lovely straight right hand!
About Don blocks a jab.
About Don uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khrapov Jr has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
About Don connects with a nice looking jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khrapov Jr 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.
A telegraphed right hand from About Don misses the target.
Khrapov Jr misses with a takedown
and About Don counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by About Don.
About Don looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
About Don misses with a wild body shot.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and About Don counters with a stiff right hand.
Khrapov Jr thuds a left hand into About Don's body.
About Don scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khrapov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and About Don counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Khrapov Jr wants to sweep here but About Don controlling him for the moment.
About Don has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
About Don passes easily into side control. Nice work.
About Don tries for a kimura but Khrapov Jr is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khrapov Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but About Don wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr gets back to half guard.
About Don working Khrapov Jr over with strikes.
About Don working the head and body with strikes.
Khrapov Jr tries to get to full guard but About Don has control of the leg.
Khrapov Jr is trying to maintain the position but About Don is very close to passing his half guard.
About Don is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
About Don working over Khrapov Jr with some ground and pound. Khrapov Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khrapov Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, About Don seems content to control.
Khrapov Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khrapov Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
About Don moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Khrapov Jr.
About Don is staying tight to Khrapov Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Khrapov Jr is not content to let About Don control the position.
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.
Khrapov Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
About Don controls the position.
About Don is trying to get an arm triangle but Khrapov Jr is defending well.
About Don in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Khrapov Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Get Wet About Don dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khrapov Jr throws the left hand but About Don avoids the punch easily.
About Don clobbers Khrapov Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from About Don misses its target.
Khrapov Jr rushes About Don and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, About Don scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khrapov Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khrapov Jr working aggressively here.
Khrapov Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from About Don fails to land.
About Don lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
About Don is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khrapov Jr can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from About Don as the two fighters clinch.
Khrapov Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by About Don after a bit of a struggle.
About Don misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
About Don blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khrapov Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by About Don.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by About Don.
A right handed body shot lands from About Don.
About Don tries for a takedown. No joy.
About Don goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khrapov Jr prevents it.
About Don pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
About Don paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khrapov Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khrapov Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and About Don counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by About Don.
Khrapov Jr is looking to clinch.
Khrapov Jr scores with a jab to the head.
About Don throws a hook but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Khrapov Jr misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by About Don.
Get Wet About Don overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
About Don goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Khrapov Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in About Don's guard! Nice work there by Khrapov Jr!
Khrapov Jr looking to sit in guard and control but About Don gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
About Don controls from within his opponent's guard.
About Don throwing strikes from guard but Khrapov Jr blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
About Don not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Khrapov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About Don stays in close to Khrapov Jr's body and controls the position.
About Don won't allow Khrapov Jr to sweep him here.
Khrapov Jr keeping moving, preventing About Don from controlling successfully.
Khrapov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. About Don manages to get himself to full guard.
About Don is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khrapov Jr is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khrapov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khrapov Jr postures up.
About Don is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khrapov Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Khrapov Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
About Don trying to keep a closed guard but Khrapov Jr is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as About Don holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khrapov Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Get Wet About Don dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
About Don connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
About Don throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
About Don works the jab nicely.
About Don misses with a wild body shot.
Khrapov Jr misses with an uppercut.
About Don throws a right and a left that Khrapov Jr avoids nicely.
Khrapov Jr takes a swing at About Don's ribcage but misses.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr wants to clinch but About Don slips to the side
and Khrapov Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khrapov Jr lands with a cross.
About Don jabs Khrapov Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khrapov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and About Don counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Khrapov Jr finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but About Don moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from About Don on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. About Don catches Khrapov Jr right on the button with a cross.
About Don closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khrapov Jr's guard.
Khrapov Jr looking to control but About Don passes into half guard.
Khrapov Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
About Don wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khrapov Jr keeps working.
About Don performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khrapov Jr tries to roll over but About Don keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr is still trying to improve position.
About Don wants to control but Khrapov Jr is keeping him busy.
About Don wants to pass the guard but Khrapov Jr is defending well.
Khrapov Jr is pressing down on About Don's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
About Don sitting in guard, not really doing much.
About Don wants to control from the top but Khrapov Jr keeps moving.
Get Wet About Don is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Khrapov Jr is looking to sweep but instead, About Don has passed into half guard.
About Don controlling the pace.
About Don seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Khrapov Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Khrapov Jr punching from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khrapov Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
About Don scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khrapov Jr in his tracks.
Khrapov Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but About Don swivels and escapes.
About Don attempts a counter takedown but Khrapov Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Khrapov Jr tests About Don's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasily Khrapov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About Don stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
About Don ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
About Don scores with a punch to the head.
About Don scores with a decent looking hook.
Khrapov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khrapov Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but About Don is just out of range.
About Don appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khrapov Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by About Don there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up.
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but About Don moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but About Don moves out of range.
About Don manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khrapov Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Khrapov Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Get Wet About Don showed his dominance in that final round.
Well About Don 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Get Wet About Don!
An intense looking Get Wet About Don took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am GWad, don of dons.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Needno Badges (ranked 1387 p4p, 881 weight class) and Marcus Alexander (ranked 197 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marcus Alexander enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Needno Badges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badges misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
A big right from Badges misses.
Alexander feints a counter leg kick.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Badges saw that one coming.
Badges was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Badges misses the target.
Badges is looking to clinch.
Badges misses the shot to the body.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Badges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badges looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Badges tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Badges throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Badges blocks it well.
A cross from Badges lands.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Badges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Badges instigates a clinch.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Badges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Badges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander keeps Badges at a distance using the push kick.
Badges looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Badges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Badges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badges tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Badges moved out of range.
A lazy body kick from Alexander
and Badges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Badges looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Badges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Badges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
letting Badges counter with a right hand.
Badges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander cracks Badges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Badges.
Badges wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Alexander is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Badges moves out of range as Alexander throws a body kick.
As Alexander tries to get set, Badges tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexander manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Badges misses with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badges misses with a straight left.
Badges wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badges looks to clinch
and Alexander counters with a huge left! Badges is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alexander isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Badges from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 430 p4p, 718 weight class) and Dick Ekelund (ranked 44 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekelund swinging wildly here.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Joshy pushes him off.
Ekelund tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekelund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekelund misses with a two punch combination.
Ekelund moves into the clinch.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Joshy digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Ekelund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekelund to keep the fight standing.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
Joshy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ekelund walks away with a smile on his face. Joshy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Joshy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekelund rushes Joshy and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
A short uppercut from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshy lands a body punch.
Joshy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy pushes Ekelund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joshy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshy gets control of Ekelund's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joshy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Joshy has his foot on Ekelund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekelund works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekelund wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving.
Ekelund showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy keeping full guard, as Ekelund tries to pass.
Joshy has his foot on Ekelund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekelund works his way back into a safe position though.
Joshy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekelund is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekelund clinches with his opponent.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Joshy jumps guard but Ekelund turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Joshy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy lands a right hand.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund tries to score a body lock takedown but Joshy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ekelund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshys head.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Joshy working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy misses with a body punch.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Ekelund holds him up against the cage and eventually Joshy drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Joshy - that landed with a thud.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ekelund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Joshy keeps it at a distance.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshy misses the jab.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Ekelund dips to his left and cracks Joshy with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekelund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Joshy is having none of it.
Ekelund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Ekelund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Joshy is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Joshy pushes him off.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekelund manages to avoid it.
Joshy pushes Ekelund up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Ekelund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ekelund smiles and moves away.
Ekelund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Joshy throws a hook but Ekelund avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
Joshy cracks Ekelund with an open hand slap.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws a hook to the side of Ekelund's head but Ekelund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joshy takes a swing at Ekelund's ribcage but misses.
Ekelund tries to counter with a clinch but Joshy shakes him off and moves away.
Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Ekelund avoids them all with ease.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joshy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekelund.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Joshy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
Joshy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Joshy.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Joshy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Joshy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Joshy tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Joshy.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head.
Ekelund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
A short right from Joshy on the inside.
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 Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Joshy cracks Ekelund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekelund scores with a punch to the head.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Ekelund.
Ekelund takes the fight into the clinch.
Joshy successfully pulls guard.
Ekelund trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Ekelund pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ekelund escapes and throws Joshy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ekelund's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Joshy is looking to improve his position.
Ekelund keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joshy tries to get to full guard but Ekelund has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Ekelund slips under a jab from Joshy.
Joshy throws a body punch but Ekelund moves out of range.
Joshy walks into a left hand.
Ekelund misses with a hook
and Joshy counters with a straight right hand.
Ekelund throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Ekelund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Ekelund does no damage.
Joshy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekelund in his tracks.
Ekelund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Joshy moves out of range.
Ekelund's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekelund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekelund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy moves away from the strike by Ekelund.
Ekelund has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joshy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund clinches.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshy avoiding damage as Ekelund throws knees to the body.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy is trying to pull guard but Ekelund turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekelund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy cracks Ekelund with a nice body shot.
Joshy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Bam Bam Joshy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Takeda (ranked 895 p4p, 940 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 123 p4p, 131 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Sefa - God's Plan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Boyko Kersikov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kazuki Takeda's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuki Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Takeda is looking to clinch.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda misses the jab.
Takeda lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Takeda misses.
Takeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takeda misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov cracks Takeda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takeda connects with a jab.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takeda finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Takeda moved away.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeda throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov tries to work over Takeda's front leg with a kick but Takeda checks it.
Takeda gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Takeda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Takeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Takeda avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
Takeda jumps into guard, dragging Kersikov to the mat.
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Takeda steps away.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takeda connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Takeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Takeda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takeda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Takeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Takeda blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Takeda avoids it.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takeda misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Takeda blocks it.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Takeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Takeda swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Takeda misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Takeda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Takeda's leg. Takeda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeda backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeda misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takeda slips under a jab from Kersikov.
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!
Takeda tries to clinch up.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takeda throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Takeda blocks the body kick.
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Takeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takeda takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Takeda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Takeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takeda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov seems keen to control Takeda's posture.
Takeda postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeda 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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takeda jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Takeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Takeda's head.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Takeda manages to step out the way in time.
Takeda tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takeda's hands.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Takeda moves out of range easily.
Takeda swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Takeda jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Kersikov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takeda.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Takeda slaps the foot to one side.
Takeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Takeda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takeda looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov cracks Takeda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Takeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Takeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Kersikov is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 685 p4p, 451 weight class) and Benji Torres (ranked 96 p4p, 72 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Torres!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera is looking to land body kicks.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabrera is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cabrera rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera lands with a right to the head.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
A short right from Torres.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Torres tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torres misses with some punches.
Torres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres lands with a light punch inside.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera fails to pull guard.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torres pushes Cabrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Torres working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cabrera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torres can turn it around.
Torres misses with the head strike.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres jabs Cabrera right on the nose. Cabrera blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
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!
Cabrera scores with a jab. Torres acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
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 Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Torres throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera lands a head kick. Torres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a hook.
A big right from Torres misses.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Cabrera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cabrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Torres down.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.
Cabrera defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Cabrera.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera fails to pull guard.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Torres misses with some punches.
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Cabrera lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres misses with a looping left.
A big left from Torres misses.
It appears Cabrera was looking to counter with a kick there.
Torres avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
Torres walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabrera scores with a four punch combination!
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera keeps Torres at a distance using the push kick.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Torres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabrera darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendrix Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Cabrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torres struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands.
Torres cracks Cabrera with a nice body shot.
Torres lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Torres scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Torres working aggressively here.
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Torres has Cabrera pressed against the cage, preventing Cabrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Torres - that landed with a thud.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
Torres tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Torres dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Torres.
Cabrera lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cabrera throws a combination that misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Benji Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Torres misses.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Torres throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
As Torres backs away, Cabrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
Cabrera tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabrera fails to pull guard.
Torres misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torres misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera jumps into guard, dragging Torres to the mat.
Torres won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Cabrera has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Torres seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!
Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Panda (ranked 227 p4p, 302 weight class) and Hans Schultz (ranked 9 p4p, 14 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schultz's choice of entrance music: Love Bites. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda wants to clinch up but Schultz keeps it at a distance.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda cracks Schultz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schultz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schultz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panda stuns Schultz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panda tries to clinch up.
Panda walks into a jab.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Schultz ducks down to avoid it.
Panda misses with a left hand
letting Schultz counter with a right hand.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda is looking to land body kicks.
Panda misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda misses with a low kick.
Schultz jabs Panda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schultz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schultz in his tracks.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Panda.
Schultz rushes Panda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda presses Schultz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Schultz looks winded!
Nice body punch from Panda.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schultz tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Schultz back against the cage.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
A short right from Schultz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
A hook to the body from Panda.
Panda tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Panda.
A short right from Panda.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Panda.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Panda lands a body punch.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schultz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Panda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schultz can turn it around.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Panda is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Schultz takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Panda.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda lands with a left to the head.
Panda pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Panda.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Panda.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Panda.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Panda.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Schultz tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schultz takes a shot to the head.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schultz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda 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.
Panda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schultz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schultz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schultz throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Schultz misses with the combination.
Schultz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schultz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schultz digs a good body shot into Panda's ribs.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Schultz. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Schultz.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz blocking some punches.
Schultz tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Schultz is rocked!
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Schultz is still on wobbly legs! Can Panda finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Schultz seems to have recovered his senses.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda lands with a right to the head.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Schultz lands an elbow just above Panda 's eye.
It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Schultz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Panda.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Schultz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Panda is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schultz blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panda.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda pushes Schultz against the cage. Panda is working some dirty boxing. Panda pushes off with a quick right hook! Schultz goes down! Schultz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Panda moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KT Panda!
KT Panda retains his super heavyweight title!
The defeated Hans Schultz had this to say: ' "I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!" '.
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