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Bellicose IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ola Badmus (ranked 2496 p4p, 3424 weight class) and Tim Udrich (ranked 335 p4p, 425 weight class). Tim Udrich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ola Badmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Udrich!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udrich throws a jab when Badmus was well out of range.
Badmus lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badmus. Udrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Badmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Udrich.
Udrich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Udrich throws a body shot but no joy.
Badmus throws a body punch but Udrich moves out of range.
Udrich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Badmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Udrich works Badmus's body with a nice hook.
Udrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Udrich misses.
Badmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Udrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Badmus throws a body punch but Udrich moves out of range.
Udrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Udrich throws the left hand but Badmus avoids the punch easily.
Badmus misses with a body punch
and Udrich counters with a straight right hand.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Tim Udrich has been cut.
Badmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udrich moves away.
Badmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Udrich.
Badmus misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Udrich.
Badmus throws the left hand but Udrich avoids the punch easily.
Udrich throws a looping overhand right but Badmus ducks down to avoid it.
Udrich throws a jab but it's blocked by Badmus.
Udrich slips under a jab from Badmus.
An inside leg kick from Udrich misses.
Udrich has managed to clinch.
A short right from Udrich.
Udrich pushes off an throws an elbow but Badmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Badmus pulls Udrich into guard.
Badmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Udrich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Udrich trying to control the position but Badmus is working away.
Badmus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udrich taking a breather here.
Badmus holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Badmus is trying to control Udrich's posture but Udrich avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udrich staying calm.
Udrich trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udrich working away.
The referee asks Udrich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Udrich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Badmus struggling a bit here.
Udrich wants to stand but Badmus has his arm trapped.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Udrich working away.
Badmus is trying to improve his position.
Udrich working away.
Udrich controlling the position.
Badmus is not content to let Udrich control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Udrich working away.
Badmus tries to bench press Udrich off him but Udrich keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Udrich stalls from top position.
Badmus is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Udrich happy to just control the position for now.
Badmus is trying to control Udrich's posture but Udrich avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Udrich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Udrich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Udrich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Badmus thuds his right hand into Udrich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Udrich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ola Badmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Udrich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Badmus loads up on a big right hand but Udrich slips the punch.
Udrich tries to clinch up but Badmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Udrich moves away from the strike by Badmus.
Udrich ducks right into an uppercut from Badmus.
Udrich closes the distance and clinches.
Udrich misses with the head strike.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Udrich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Badmus blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Badmus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udrich misses with an elbow strike.
Badmus pulls Udrich into guard.
Udrich is sitting in close to Badmus's body. Badmus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Udrich is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Udrich is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Badmus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ola Badmus!
A relieved looking Ola Badmus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dash (ranked 2391 p4p, 4855 weight class) and Ted Bremner (ranked 133 p4p, 210 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ted Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bremner.
Bremner tries a head kick but it misses.
Dash tries to clinch up but Bremner circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Dash misses its intended target.
Dash moves into the clinch successfully.
Bremner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dash blocking some punches.
Bremner lands a nice uppercut.
Bremner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bremner cracks Dash with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bremner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dash misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bremner fails to land.
Dash prevents a body shot from Bremner.
Bremner swings wildly with an uppercut but Dash uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner misses with a punch on the inside.
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Dash.
Dash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bremner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bremner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Dash.
Nice jab there from Dash.
Dash moves in looking to clinch but Bremner pushes him off.
Bremner defending well as Dash loads up on a big left hand.
Dash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dash feints a jab promting Bremner to slip. Dash then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bremner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dash fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner dodges the punch combination from Dash.
Bremner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dash has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bremner throws a hook but Dash avoids it easily.
Bremner takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Bremner misses.
Bremner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bremner with a jab.
Dash throws an off balance right hand
and Bremner counters with a nice uppercut.
Dash looks to land a left hand but Bremner moved out of range nicely.
Dash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bremner has Dash up against the cage in a clinch.
Bremner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Dash.
Bremner struggles to land a body shot inside as Dash controls his hands.
Bremner takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash takes a shot to the head.
Dash can't find room to land a body shot as Bremner controls the action.
Dash can't find room to land a body shot as Bremner controls the action.
Bremner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bremner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dash tries to throw a body punch but Bremner avoids it by throwing Dash back against the cage.
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Dash.
Dash tries a body shot but Bremner blocks it.
Bremner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bremner has Dash pushed against the cage.
Bremner working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dash or not.
Bremner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bremner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dash misses with a punch to the body.
Dash swings wildly with an uppercut but Bremner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Dash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dash misses with the head strike.
Bremner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bremner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Bremner misses.
Dash missing with a left hand there. Bremner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dash blocks a leg kick.
Dash was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bremner tries to clinch but Dash moves out of range.
Dash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bremner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bremner counters with a stiff right hand.
Dash throws a jab when Bremner was well out of range.
Dash misses with a straight left.
Bremner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bremner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dash connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bremner. Bremner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bremner lands with a kick to the temple. Dash shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 Dash is rocked!
Bremner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bremner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Dash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by Bremner.
Bremner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dash at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bremner misses with an uppercut.
Bremner misses with a wild body shot.
Dash has closed the distance and engaged Bremner in a clinch.
Dash misses with a body punch.
Dash seems to have got his legs back now.
Ted Bremner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dash lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dash tries a body shot but Bremner blocks it.
Bremner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bremner stalls.
Bremner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bremner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner can't find room to land a body shot as Dash controls the action.
Dash tries a body shot but Bremner blocks it.
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Bremner lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner has Dash pushed against the cage.
Dash wants to get back to striking at distance but Bremner won't allow it.
Bremner misses with a punch to the body.
Dash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Dash.
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bremner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bremner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bremner keeps control of Dash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bremner effectively controlling the action here.
Bremner lands with a short shot to the head.
Dash tries to throw a body punch but Bremner avoids it by throwing Dash back against the cage.
Bremner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dash's efforts to push away.
Bremner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bremner swings wildly with an uppercut but Dash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Dash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner working aggressively here.
A short right from Bremner on the inside.
Dash blocking some punches.
Bremner lands with a right to the head.
Bremner slowing the pace effectively.
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Dash.
Bremner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bremner working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Dash.
Dash tries a body shot but Bremner blocks it.
Bremner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bremner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dashs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bremner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bremner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bremner clinches up against the cage.
Dash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bremner lands with a right to the head.
Bremner misses with a punch on the inside.
Bremner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dash digs a right hand underneath Bremner's ribcage. Bremner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dash takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Bremner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Dash.
Bremner lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bremner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Bremner on the inside.
Dash blocks an uppercut.
Bremner lands a shoulder strike.
Dash blocking some punches.
Dash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bremner's elbow.
Dash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dash is trying to break the clinch but Bremner is controlling him.
Dash is looking to break free of the clinch but Bremner has double underhooks.
Bremner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Bremner to work.
Bremner swings wildly with an uppercut but Dash uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Bremner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dash blocks an uppercut.
Bremner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bremner avoiding damage.
Dash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bremner lands a hook that snaps the head of Dash backwards.
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Dash.
A shot in the inside from Bremner.
Bremner misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bremner's elbow.
Dash blocks an uppercut.
Dash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bremner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Ted Bremner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dash manages to break the clinch.
Bremner throws a low kick but Dash moves out of range easily.
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dash throws a nice looking combination but Bremner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bremner clinches up against the cage.
Bremner misses with a punch on the inside.
Bremner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dash has a couple of punches blocked by Bremner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner can't find room to land a body shot as Dash controls the action.
Bremner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Bremner.
Bremner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bremner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bremner controlling the action here for a moment.
Dash misses with the head strike.
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!
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Dash.
Sean Dash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bremner is leaning against Dash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bremner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bremner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bremner!
After winning the bout, Ted Bremner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 3310 p4p, 2746 weight class) and Kazuya Mishima (ranked 415 p4p, 363 weight class). Mishima has chosen Techno Syndrome Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mishima tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Mishima misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mishima thinking.
Brown stuns Mishima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown lands a jab.
Brown digs a good body shot into Mishima's ribs.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mishima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown thumps Mishima with a low kick.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mishima.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mishima 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.
Mishima misses with a straight right.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mishima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mishima takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mishima.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Mishima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Mishima's head.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mishima throws out the jab.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown misses with a hook. Mishima ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown lands a nice hook to Mishima's body. Mishima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown throws a right and a left that Mishima avoids nicely.
Mishima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Mishima is just out of range.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Mishima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mishima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mishima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with a hook. Mishima ducked under it nicely.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Mishima off the cage and back into range.
Brown digs a good body shot into Mishima's ribs.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Mishima misses the shot to the body.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mishima moves away.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mishima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown looks to land a combination. Mishima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mishima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Mishima backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Mishima counters with a straight right hand.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown tries a low kick but Mishima avoids it.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Mishima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mishima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown jabs Mishima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown misses with a combination
and Mishima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Mishima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mishima looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown is looking to wear down Mishima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a combination
and Mishima counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Mishima is predictable there
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mishima.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mishima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mishima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mishima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Mishima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Mishima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mishima lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Mishima takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brown is rocked!
 It looks like John Brown has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Mishima shrugs it off though.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mishima lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brown. Mishima pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
After the fight, Kazuya Mishima was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Asakura (ranked 2350 p4p, 1854 weight class) and Adlartok Chizutere (ranked 131 p4p, 108 weight class). Chizutere has chosen Shacka Facka as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adlartok Chizutere was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kotaro Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlartok Chizutere!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chizutere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chizutere.
Chizutere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Chizutere is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chizutere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chizutere has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chizutere throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chizutere takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chizutere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Asakura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chizutere jabs at Asakura's body.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura takes a swing at Chizutere's ribcage but misses.
Chizutere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chizutere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chizutere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura delivers a nice body kick.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chizutere lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chizutere.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Chizutere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura misses with a leg kick.
Chizutere steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asakura. That one must have hurt.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chizutere scores with a shot to the body.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chizutere misses the target.
Asakura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Chizutere.
Asakura throws a body kick that misses.
Chizutere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chizutere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chizutere throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chizutere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asakura slips a jab from Chizutere.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Chizutere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chizutere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere slips a jab and a cross from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Chizutere lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Chizutere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asakura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chizuteres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chizutere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura defending well as Chizutere loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Chizutere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chizutere appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asakura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Asakura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Chizutere throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chizutere was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Chizutere lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura scores with a kick to the body.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Chizutere lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chizutere throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chizutere scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Chizutere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chizutere has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Chizutere lands with a nice body punch.
Chizutere misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adlartok Chizutere will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Asakura tries to work over Chizutere's front leg with a kick but Chizutere checks it.
Asakura throws a hook but Chizutere blocks it.
Asakura throws a head kick but Chizutere moves out of range.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chizutere throws out the jab.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Chizutere was just out of range.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Chizutere misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chizutere misses with a hook.
Chizutere throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Chizutere throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chizutere throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Chizutere misses with a straight right.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chizutere has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Asakura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chizutere misses with a wild body shot.
Chizutere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Chizutere misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a nice leg kick.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Asakura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asakura staying out of range there.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asakura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chizutere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chizutere blocks a head kick by Asakura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Chizutere.
Asakura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chizutere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Chizutere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chizutere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chizutere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Chizutere as he connects with a hook.
Chizutere throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
It appears Asakura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Asakura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Chizutere counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asakura thinking.
Asakura moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Asakura slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Chizutere dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
Chizutere moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
A big left from Chizutere misses.
Chizutere throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chizutere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Chizutere blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Asakura with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Asakura tests Chizutere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chizutere in his tracks.
Asakura misses with a leg kick.
Chizutere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chizutere looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chizutere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Chizutere throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chizutere loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chizutere defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Chizutere throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Chizutere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Chizutere lands.
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chizutere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asakura throws a front kick that sends Chizutere stumbling back into the cage.
Chizutere throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Chizutere takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Chizutere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chizutere doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chizutere throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Chizutere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Chizutere.
Chizutere connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asakura momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chizutere misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Asakura throws out a leg kick but Chizutere moves out of range and Asakura only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chizutere moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asakura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Chizutere.
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chizutere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Asakura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Chizutere's side.
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chizutere digs a good hook to Asakura's body.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chizutere tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Chizutere sees coming a mile off.
Chizutere looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chizutere.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Chizutere moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Asakura misses.
Chizutere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Asakura.
Chizutere slips under a jab from Asakura.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Chizutere sees coming a mile off.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chizutere throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chizutere misses the shot to the body.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chizutere throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere misses with a combination
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Asakura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Chizutere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chizutere throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chizutere if he has to take too many more of those.
Chizutere scores with a decent looking hook.
Chizutere throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Chizutere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chizutere will feel that in the morning.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asakura.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Chizutere misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Asakura tenderised Chizutere's leg. Chizutere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Chizutere knows he should have avoided that one.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chizutere misses with a looping left.
Chizutere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Chizutere moved away.
Asakura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chizutere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Chizutere avoids it.
Chizutere misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Asakura.
Chizutere slips under a jab from Asakura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asakura 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kotaro Asakura!
A relieved looking Kotaro Asakura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Douglas (ranked 1378 p4p, 1725 weight class) and Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich (ranked 36 p4p, 44 weight class). Heydrich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wass wollen wir trinken kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Heydrich misses the target.
Douglas connects with a right hand. Heydrich shakes it off.
It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Douglas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas lands an overhand right.
Heydrich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heydrich tries to clinch up.
Heydrich throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Heydrich throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heydrich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heydrich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.
Heydrich has Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heydrich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heydrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Douglas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heydrich misses with a body punch.
Heydrich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
Heydrich pulls guard successfully.
Heydrich wants to stand and escape but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Douglas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Heydrich, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heydrich.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Douglas cracks Heydrich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas lands a nice shot that snaps Heydrich's head back.
That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Douglas gets tackled into the cage by Heydrich. Heydrich maintains the clinch.
Douglas takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Heydrich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Douglas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heydrich in his tracks.
Heydrich is looking to clinch but Douglas is avoiding it.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Douglas.
The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Douglas lands a jab to the head.
Heydrich throws a body shot but no joy.
Heydrich throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Heydrich saw that one coming.
Heydrich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heydrich. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas with a nice cross.
Heydrich misses the jab.
A big right from Heydrich misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Douglas misses its target.
Douglas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Douglas as Heydrich shoots in.
Douglas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Douglas misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heydrich.
Douglas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arthur Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a body kick that misses.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Heydrich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heydrich counters with a body kick.
Arthur Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heydrich scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Heydrich throws a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arthur Douglas!
After winning the bout, Arthur Douglas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Harinck (ranked 1186 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 67 p4p, 117 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Harinck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harinck gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harinck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harinck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Harinck is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Harinck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Harinck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck is trying to get back to full guard.
Harinck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Harinck gets full guard.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harinck's head.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harinck looking for a sweep. Not yet Harinck, not yet.
Harinck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harinck has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov cracks Harinck with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Harinck blocks nicely.
Magomedov trying to control but Harinck is working from the bottom.
Harinck controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harinck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Harinck sits in half guard.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Harinck keeps him under control.
Magomedov trying to control but Harinck postures up.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Harinck keeps him under control.
Magomedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Harinck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harinck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Harinck stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Harinck defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harinck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov has his foot on Harinck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harinck works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harinck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harinck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harinck throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harinck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harinck.
Hasbulla Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harinck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harinck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harinck's back!
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Magomedov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Harinck hold on?!
Harinck turns into Magomedov and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasbulla Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harinck tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harinck is on top in guard.
Harinck trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harinck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Harinck trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harinck has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Harinck is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harinck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Harinck stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Harinck is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harinck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harinck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Harinck is staying active.
Magomedov stops Harinck from passing to mount.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Harinck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harinck trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Harinck dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Harinck.
Harinck misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harinck scores with a nice head shot.
Harinck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Harinck manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Harinck controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harinck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harinck is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harinck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Harinck's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Harinck's brow.
Harinck is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Harinck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harinck wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Harinck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov is not content to let Harinck control the position.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Harinck's head to control him but Harinck postures up.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Harinck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov wants to sweep but Harinck has passed to side control!
Harinck is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harinck is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harinck in side control, throwing shots but Magomedov defends.
Harinck moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Harinck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harinck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Harinck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harinck 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Harinck!
An out of breath Tommy Harinck thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 1509 p4p, 1521 weight class) and Hao Sawamura (ranked 215 p4p, 216 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Korolev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HALLOWEEN - John Carpenter. Alexander Korolev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
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, Hao Sawamura!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Sawamura.
Sawamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura avoids a kick to the body.
Sawamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Sawamura.
A jab lands there for Sawamura.
It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Sawamura stuns Korolev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Korolev scores with a jab. Sawamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Korolev scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Sawamura.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Sawamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sawamura.
Korolev takes one to the side of the head.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sawamura misses with a few strikes there.
Sawamura throws a wild body kick that Korolev sees coming a mile off.
Sawamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korolev rather than just go for the knockout.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Sawamura works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sawamura tests Korolev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korolev throws a body punch but Sawamura moves out of range.
Sawamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sawamura misses with a hook.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sawamura.
Sawamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sawamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sawamura looks winded!
Sawamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Korolev.
Korolev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sawamura sprawling to the canvas! Sawamura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Korolev finish him?!
 Sawamura is rocked!
It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Korolev closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sawamura out cold! Sawamura corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 1108 p4p, 1257 weight class) and Buster Glover (ranked 158 p4p, 181 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glover as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Glover misses.
Glover slips under a jab from Sycek.
Glover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sycek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sycek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sycek lands a big elbow.
Sycek looking to finish with strikes here!
Sycek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Glover's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sycek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sycek looking to ground and pound but Glover is blocking nicely.
Sycek thowing shots but they're missing.
Sycek looking to finish with strikes here!
Glover is working to get back to half guard.
Sycek thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek punching from mount but Glover doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sycek punching from mount but Glover doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Sycek there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sycek cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover is bucking up trying to escape but Sycek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sycek misses with a head shot.
Sycek sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sycek looking to ground and pound but Glover is blocking nicely.
Sycek throwing strikes here but Glover is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sycek raining down shots from the mount!
Sycek 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.
Glover wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek with shots to the head and body - Glover looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sycek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Glover's face.
Sycek cracks Glover with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 687 p4p, 547 weight class) and Raja Khanna (ranked 104 p4p, 82 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 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Raja Khanna!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Khanna circles away.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Khanna strikes.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khanna.
Khanna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuznetsov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khanna instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khanna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Khanna is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khanna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Khanna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khanna holds on and takes a little breather.
Khanna controls Kuznetsov momentarily but Kuznetsov frees himself.
Kuznetsov stands and steps away. Khanna gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khanna clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Khanna can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khanna's brow.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Khanna.
Khanna pulls guard.
Khanna is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khanna is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from guard but Khanna blocks nicely.
Khanna trying to control the position here.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Khanna keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Khanna keeps moving.
Khanna is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Kuznetsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khanna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Khanna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Khanna throws a body kick that misses.
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna misses with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Khanna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khanna slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanna.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Khanna circles away.
Khanna clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khanna.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Khanna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Khanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khanna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khanna pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raja Khanna.
Khanna gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khanna is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khanna blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanna.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khanna is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Khanna tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Khanna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Khanna drops back down to his feet.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Khanna is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Khanna improves position.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Khanna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khanna tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khanna.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov prevents Khanna from breaking the clinch.
Khanna breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Khanna throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Khanna throws a big shot that misses.
Khanna moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raja Khanna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khanna can pounce on him.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khanna with the inside leg kick.
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Khanna throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Khanna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Khanna gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Khanna avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Khanna is blocking nicely.
Khanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khanna throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanna.
Khanna tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Khanna misses.
Khanna throws a body kick that misses.
Khanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khanna scores with the left hand. Kuznetsov knows he should have avoided that one.
Khanna rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khanna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khanna avoids it.
Khanna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Khanna blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Raja Khanna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Khanna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanna digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Khanna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khanna lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuznetsov will feel that in the morning.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov backing away here, and Khanna unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khanna pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khanna blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Khanna gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Khanna gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khanna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov prevents Khanna from breaking the clinch.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Khanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Khanna blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov prevents Khanna from breaking the clinch.
Khanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khanna.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Khanna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alexander Kuznetsov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khanna throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Khanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Khanna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Khanna drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Khanna follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna lands a jab to the nose.
Khanna rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
That has opened up Raja Khanna's cut even more.
Khanna is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khanna lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanna controls his hands.
Khanna blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khanna is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Raja Khanna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khanna jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Khanna around his waist. Khanna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khanna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Khanna lands with a left to the head.
Khanna manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Khanna's ribs.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Khanna moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Khanna misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Khanna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanna.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Khanna.
Khanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanna scores with the left hand. Kuznetsov knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Khanna misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Khanna counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Khanna throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Khanna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khanna blocks a jab.
Khanna only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
Khanna cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov had his way with Raja Khanna in that round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna'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!
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Kuznetsov.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Khanna is having none of it.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks Khanna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
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!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Khanna replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Khanna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
Raja Khanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khanna! But no joy.
Khanna throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Khanna circles away.
Khanna misses with a looping left.
Khanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
Khanna's corner calls for a 1-2. Khanna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khanna goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna tries to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov shakes him off and moves away.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov clinches up with Khanna and pushes him back against the cage.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanna pulls Kuznetsov into guard.
Kuznetsov controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khanna's guard.
Khanna throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Khanna is tightening it up a little... Kuznetsov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kuznetsov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kuznetsov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Khanna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raja Khanna!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 297 p4p, 512 weight class) and Macka Briggs (ranked 40 p4p, 77 weight class). Horton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Canada National Anthem. Briggs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Macka Briggs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Horton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs lands with a shot to the body.
Briggs looks to land a right hand but Horton moved out of range.
It looked like Horton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horton blocks a jab.
Briggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch but Briggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Briggs avoids the head kick by Horton.
Briggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horton scores with a decent looking hook.
Horton throws a hook to the side of Briggs's head but Briggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Briggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Horton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton throws a jab but it's blocked by Briggs.
Briggs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horton defends it well.
Horton tests Briggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Briggs.
Horton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Briggs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton with a nice cross.
Horton scores with a push kick.
Briggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horton clinches with his opponent.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
Horton pushes Briggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Briggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Horton.
Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Briggs has a couple of punches blocked by Horton.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Horton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Briggs manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Horton misses.
Horton lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tim Horton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs clobbers Horton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horton lands a head shot.
It looks like Horton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Briggs slips under a jab.
Briggs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Briggs in his tracks.
Briggs throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horton scores with the left hand. Briggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Horton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Briggs drops his hands momentarily and Horton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away.
A leg kick checked by Horton.
Briggs missing with a left hand there. Horton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horton lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Briggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horton.
Briggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horton thuds a left hand into Briggs's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Briggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Briggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Briggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horton walks into a stiff left hand from Briggs.
Horton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Horton misses with a straight left.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horton as he avoids it easily.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Briggs can do to turn this around?
Horton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Briggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Briggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horton misses with a hook.
Briggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Briggs.
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Horton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton takes a swing at Briggs's ribcage but misses.
Briggs lands a nice shot that snaps Horton's head back.
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horton looks to score with a jab to the body but Briggs is just out of range.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Horton's shoulder, as Horton tries to avoid the shot.
Briggs shoots in but Horton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tim Horton is winning the standup battle so far.
Horton throws a poor cross that misses
and Briggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Briggs misses the target.
Horton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a head kick that misses.
Horton tries to clinch but Briggs is having none of it.
Briggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Horton.
Briggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horton throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Horton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Horton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Horton.
Horton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton lands a shoulder strike.
Briggs scores with a hook to the body.
Briggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Horton fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Briggs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Horton is defending well.
Tim Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macka Briggs.
Horton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Briggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
Horton tries to work over Briggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horton blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horton.
Briggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Briggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Briggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Horton lands with a left to the head.
Horton pushes Briggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Briggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Briggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Briggs can't find room to land a body shot as Horton controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Horton.
Briggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Briggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Horton fails to land.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
Horton swings wildly with an uppercut but Briggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim Horton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Briggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton blocking some punches.
Briggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horton is leaning against Briggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Briggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Briggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Briggs.
Horton lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Briggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Horton.
Horton throws a body shot but no joy.
Horton misses with a body shot
and Briggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Briggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Briggs misses.
Horton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Briggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horton as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton scores with a decent looking hook.
Horton lands a jab to the head.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horton.
Briggs throws a looping overhand right but Horton ducks down to avoid it.
Horton tried to counter with a leg kick but Briggs avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Horton avoids them all with ease.
Briggs misses with a body shot.
Briggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Briggs tries to move into range but Horton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Briggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Horton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horton staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Horton misses its target.
Horton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Briggs on the side of the head.
Briggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Briggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Briggs throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Horton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Briggs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Briggs is defended easily by Horton.
An attempted straight right counter from Horton misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Briggs's head backwards.
Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - Briggs circles away.
Horton thuds a left hand into Briggs's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looks for a takedown but Horton sprawls well.
Tim Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macka Briggs.
Horton lands a nice hook to Briggs's body. Briggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Briggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Briggs walks into a straight right hand from Horton.
Briggs connects with a single shot there.
A low kick lands for Horton.
Briggs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horton cracks Briggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton pushes Briggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Horton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Horton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horton stuffs the takedown attempt from Briggs. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Horton misses its target.
Briggs moves forwards but Horton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Horton.
Briggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Briggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Briggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horton digs a good hook to Briggs's body.
Horton misses with a body shot.
Horton stuns Briggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Briggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Horton - just one landing.
Briggs throws a jab when Horton was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs tries to clinch up but Horton circles away and keeps his distance.
Horton lands a jab to the head.
Briggs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Horton.
Horton misses with a two punch combination.
Horton slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Horton misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Briggs keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Briggs misses.
Briggs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horton.
Briggs walks into a jab.
Briggs misses with an uppercut.
Briggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Briggs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horton.
Horton scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Briggs moves away.
Briggs throws out a counter right but Horton avoids it with no problem.
Briggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Briggs scrambles back to his feet.
Horton throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horton.
Horton lands a nice hook to Briggs's body. Briggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horton tries to bum rush Briggs with a series of wild strikes but Briggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Briggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horton avoids the body shot from Briggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Horton.
Horton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Briggs avoids the body shot from Horton.
Horton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Briggs's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horton. Briggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Horton finds it's target.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Briggs throws a lazy right hand but Horton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Horton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton thuds his right hand into Briggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Briggs looks to land a combination but Horton avoids it well.
Briggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Briggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Horton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Briggs lands a right hook to the body.
Horton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Briggs.
Horton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Briggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Briggs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton had his way with Macka Briggs in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Briggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horton.
Briggs wants to counter with a clinch but Horton pushes him away.
Horton lands a head shot.
Horton avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Horton connects with a solid leg kick.
Briggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Horton misses the target.
Briggs throws out a counter right but Horton avoids it with no problem.
Horton scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick
and Briggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horton scores with a jab to the head.
Horton throws a body shot but no joy.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Horton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Briggs throws a body punch but Horton moves out of range.
Horton stuffs the takedown attempt from Briggs. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Horton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Briggs tries to counter it with a takedown but Horton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tim Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Briggs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Horton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Briggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Briggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Horton - the referee stops the clock and Briggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Horton. Briggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Briggs.
Horton throws a right hand that Briggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Briggs also avoids with ease.
Briggs misses with the combination.
Briggs misses with an uppercut
enabling Horton to counter with a crisp jab.
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton swings for the body but Briggs moves out of range.
Horton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Briggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a body punch but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Briggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Horton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Briggs moves away.
Horton slips a straight right by Briggs.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Briggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Horton. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Briggs feints a jab promting Horton to slip. Briggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Horton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Horton looks to land a left hand but Briggs moved out of range nicely.
Briggs throws a right hand that Horton ducks under and follows up with a left that Horton also avoids with ease.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Briggs moves out of range easily.
Briggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Briggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
Horton scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Horton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Horton!
Tim Horton is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Tim Horton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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