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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Sinisterra (ranked 2878 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Patrick Turgeon (ranked 308 p4p, 331 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Sinisterra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinisterra walks into a jab.
Sinisterra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turgeon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sinisterra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turgeon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turgeon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turgeon throws a leg kick but Sinisterra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sinisterra is looking for a counter combo.
Sinisterra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turgeon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinisterra throws a hook but Turgeon avoids it easily.
Turgeon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turgeon shoots and misses
and Sinisterra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luis Sinisterra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Turgeon.
Sinisterra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turgeon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sinisterra counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon slips under a jab from Sinisterra.
Turgeon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinisterra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sinisterra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sinisterra throws a series of punches but Turgeon moves out of range.
Turgeon feints the counter takedown.
Turgeon fails with the takedown.
Sinisterra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turgeon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sinisterra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon forces Sinisterra back against the cage and clinches.
Sinisterra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turgeon working aggressively here.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sinisterra.
Sinisterra is trying to force a seperation but Turgeon has the dominant position.
Turgeon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sinisterra's efforts to push away.
Sinisterra tries to break the clinch but Turgeon is controlling the position.
Turgeon prevents Sinisterra from breaking the clinch.
Turgeon misses with some punches.
Sinisterra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turgeon gets through Sinisterra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sinisterra.
Sinisterra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sinisterra is trying to break free.
Sinisterra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra's corner calls for a 1-2. Sinisterra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turgeon wants to clinch.
Turgeon closes the distance and pushes Sinisterra back into the cage.
Sinisterra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turgeon misses with the head strike.
Sinisterra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinisterra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turgeon ducks under a wild hook from Sinisterra.
Turgeon closes the distance and clinches.
Sinisterra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turgeon.
The crowd cheers as Turgeon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sinisterra doesn't seem phased though.
Turgeon clinches up against the cage.
Sinisterra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sinisterra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turgeon has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinisterra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinisterra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Turgeon.
Sinisterra avoids the head kick by Turgeon.
Turgeon has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Luis Sinisterra will probably get the nod.
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.
Sinisterra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turgeon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sinisterra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turgeon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sinisterra misses with a few strikes there.
Turgeon closes the distance and clinches.
Sinisterra blocking some punches.
Sinisterra tries to break free but Turgeon pushes him back against the cage.
Turgeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sinisterra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Sinisterra. Those never looked like landing.
Turgeon closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turgeon fails to land.
Turgeon misses with a punch on the inside.
Turgeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinisterra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sinisterra tries to break free but Turgeon pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinisterra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turgeon has a couple of punches blocked by Sinisterra.
Turgeon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinisterra.
Turgeon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turgeon keeps control of Sinisterra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinisterra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turgeon fails to land.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sinisterra wants to break free but Turgeon has control.
Turgeon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turgeon.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sinisterra.
Turgeon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turgeon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinisterra backwards.
Sinisterra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinisterra throws a lazy uppercut
and Turgeon counters with a left to the body.
Luis Sinisterra is winning the standup battle so far.
Turgeon lands a hook that stumbles Sinisterra back into the cage. Turgeon follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sinisterra to the canvas! Turgeon pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sinisterra has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Patrick Turgeon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 2023 p4p, 2265 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 258 p4p, 289 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distefano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bukowski can pounce on him.
Distefano misses with a straight left.
Bukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Distefano misses its intended target.
Distefano is looking to land body kicks.
Bukowski throws a looping overhand right but Distefano ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski swinging wildly here.
Distefano thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Bukowski swings for the body but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bukowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Distefano fakes the leg kick and cracks Bukowski in the body.
Distefano lands a jab-cross combination.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Bukowski avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distefano staying out of range there.
Distefano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a body shot
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano looks for the body kick but Bukowski saw that one coming.
Distefano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Distefano drops Bukowski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bukowski looks back up at him and smiles so Distefano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 It looks like Charles Bukowski has been cut.
Bukowski misses with a looping right.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Distefano is looking to clinch but Bukowski is avoiding it.
Distefano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bukowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Distefano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukowski is thwarting Distefano's attempts to control the position.
Distefano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Distefano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Distefano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a head shot. Distefano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Distefano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Distefano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Distefano blocks nicely.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Distefano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Distefano keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bukowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Distefano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Bukowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bukowski throws a right hand that Distefano ducks under and follows up with a left that Distefano also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Distefano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distefano misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Distefano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distefano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Distefano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Distefano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bukowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Distefano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Distefano has time to react.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bukowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Distefano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bukowski somewhat.
Distefano clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski lands an uppercut.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukowski is trying to push Distefano away but Distefano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bukowski gets control of Distefano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bukowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Distefano preventing the sweep.
Bukowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Distefano preventing the sweep.
Distefano controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Distefano momentarily.
Bukowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Distefano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bukowski! Distefano lets Bukowski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Distefano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Bukowski.
Distefano is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Bukowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Distefano works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Distefano has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Distefano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Bukowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Distefano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Distefano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Distefano wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Eric Distefano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Distefano avoids it really well and circles away.
Distefano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano closes the distance but Bukowski moves to the side
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Distefano doesn't seem bothered though.
Distefano lands with a slapping head kick.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters circling a little - Distefano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Distefano is looking to clinch.
Bukowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Distefano to the mat! Distefano manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bukowski throws a strike but Distefano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Distefano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bukowski is trying to keep Distefano in close.
Bukowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eric Distefano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski wants to hit a sweep here but Distefano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bukowski there!
Bukowski is looking to improve his position but Distefano isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distefano controlling from mount.
Bukowski tries to reverse the position but Distefano maintains control.
Bukowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bukowski wants to get back to full guard.
Bukowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Bukowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski tries to roll over but Distefano keeps him under control.
Bukowski controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Bukowski.
I think Distefano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Distefano!
An out of breath Eric Distefano 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 1876 p4p, 1988 weight class) and Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 280 p4p, 297 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kontiainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson slips a jab from Kontiainen.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kontiainen.
Jackson throws a big counter head kick but Kontiainen avoids it with no problem.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kontiainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontiainen has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Kontiainen pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kontiainen distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kontiainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kontiainen with a nice head shot there.
Kontiainen trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Kontiainen won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Kontiainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kontiainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kontiainen wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kontiainen missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Kontiainen didn't see that one coming.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kontiainen works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kontiainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kontiainen digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Kontiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kontiainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kontiainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Kontiainen is now in Jackson's guard.
Kontiainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Kontiainen postures up.
Kontiainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kontiainen lands a couple of elbows.
Kontiainen trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Kontiainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiainen throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kontiainen passes into half guard.
Kontiainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson wants to control but Kontiainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kontiainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen is controlling Jackson's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson darts in and clinches Kontiainen up against the cage.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kontiainen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kontiainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Kontiainen manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Kontiainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kontiainen misses with a hook.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paavali Kontiainen is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Kontiainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson wants to control but Kontiainen is keeping busy.
Kontiainen trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Kontiainen working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kontiainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kontiainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kontiainen trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kontiainen drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Kontiainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Kontiainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontiainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Kontiainen content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kontiainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Kontiainen is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Kontiainen has control of the leg.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kontiainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kontiainen lands strikes from half guard.
Kontiainen is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to control Kontiainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is not content to let Kontiainen control the position.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kontiainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Kontiainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kontiainen.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kontiainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Kontiainen didn't expect that.
Kontiainen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavali Kontiainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kontiainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Kontiainen wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kontiainen is looking to improve his position.
Kontiainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Kontiainen is keeping the position.
Jackson pushes down on Kontiainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kill Shot Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Kontiainen is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson is pressing down on Kontiainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kontiainen is holding on for now.
Kontiainen is not content to let Jackson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a jab when Kontiainen was well out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson defending well as Kontiainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kontiainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kontiainen blocks a leg kick.
Kontiainen with a hook.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kontiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kontiainen.
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!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Kontiainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kontiainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kontiainen is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kontiainen has his back to the cage.
Kontiainen lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Kontiainen.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontiainen breaks from the clinch.
Kontiainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavali Kontiainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kontiainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Bowers (ranked 1273 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Patrick Kearney (ranked 147 p4p, 198 weight class). Art Bowers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kearney looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowers is just out of range.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bowers misses with a hook
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kearney.
Bowers tries to bum rush Kearney with a series of wild strikes but Kearney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kearney unleashes a big counter combination but Bowers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Bowers misses its intended target.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bowers misses with a looping right.
Kearney misses with a hook to the body
and Bowers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kearney misses the target.
Bowers appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kearney misses.
Bowers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Bowers avoids it with no problem.
Kearney misses with a straight right.
Bowers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Bowers misses.
Bowers connects with a right hand. Kearney shakes it off.
Kearney misses the shot to the body.
Kearney needs to keep his hands up - Bowers had a free shot at his head there.
Bowers walks into a stiff left hand from Kearney.
It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Kearney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowers avoids the body shot from Kearney.
Nice shot lands for Bowers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney misses with a body punch
and Bowers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kearney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kearney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kearney throws a right hand that misses
and Bowers counters with a two punch combo.
Bowers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bowers walks into a straight right hand from Kearney.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kearney to counter with a crisp jab.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowers.
Art Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Bowers does no damage.
Bowers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kearney misses.
Bowers swings widly with a right hand
and Kearney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Bowers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kearney.
Bowers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bowers misses the jab.
Bowers misses with a hook
and Kearney counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowers moves away.
Kearney throws a big shot that misses.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowers misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearney misses with a wild body shot.
Kearney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bowers rather than just go for the knockout.
Bowers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bowers misses with a body kick.
That kick from Bowers tenderised Kearney's leg. Kearney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Kearney misses.
Kearney looks to land a left hand but Bowers moved out of range nicely.
Kearney swings for the body but Bowers moves out of range.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowers.
Bowers misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Bowers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bowers slips a jab and a cross from Kearney.
Kearney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bowers to score with a decent uppercut.
Bowers misses with a looping right.
Bowers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kearney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowers with a body shot.
Kearney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bowers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kearney in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bowers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kearney momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers fails to land with a series of punches.
Kearney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kearney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowers.
Bowers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kearney can do to turn this around?
Kearney throws a lazy right hand but Bowers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowers throws a body punch but Kearney moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowers moves away.
Kearney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Art Bowers's cut is getting worse.
Bowers cracks Kearney with a good jab.
Bowers's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowers. Kearney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kearney with a nice cross.
Bowers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bowers throws out a loose jab but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowers misses with a looping right.
Art Bowers is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kearney circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowers defending well as Kearney loads up on a big left hand.
Kearney slips under a jab.
No joy there for Bowers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowers misses with a left hand
and Kearney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Kearney releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bowers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kearney swinging wildly here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kearney might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bowers has got the better of the exchanges.
Bowers throws a hook but Kearney avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Bowers, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kearney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kearney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowers misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.
Bowers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kearney.
Kearney misses with an uppercut
and Bowers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowers takes one on the button.
Bowers thuds his shin into the meat of Kearney's side.
Kearney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowers slips a jab from Kearney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearney slips under a jab from Bowers.
Bowers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kearney.
Kearney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kearney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bowers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kearney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowers scores with a jab to the head.
Kearney misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bowers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Bowers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bowers throws a shot from downtown. Kearney moves away and avoids it.
Bowers misses with an uppercut
and Kearney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowers misses with a straight right.
Bowers misses with a straight right.
Bowers scores with a three punch combo!
Bowers slips a straight right by Kearney.
A shot to the liver by Bowers. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
Bowers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bowers throws a lazy uppercut
and Kearney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bowers! Kearney lets Bowers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Bowers is rocked!
Art Bowers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers scores with a one two! Kearney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kearney cracks Bowers with a hook to the temple - Bowers is on wobbly legs here! Kearney swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bowers falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kearney wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Kearney!
A very excited looking Patrick Kearney 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Antony (ranked 1637 p4p, 1203 weight class) and Charles Tucker (ranked 247 p4p, 186 weight class). Tucker has chosen Faith of The Heart as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Antony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker thuds a left hand into Antony's body.
Tucker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Antony's sensitive parts.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker thuds a left hand into Antony's body.
Antony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a left hand
and Antony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Antony walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Tucker 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.
Antony throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antony throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy body kick from Antony
and Tucker counters with a nice leg kick.
Antony avoids the head kick by Tucker.
A little feinted left hand from Antony on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antony lands with a right hand.
Tucker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Antony's shoulder, as Antony tries to avoid the shot.
Antony misses with a low kick.
Tucker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Antony.
Antony walks into a jab.
Antony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tucker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antony.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tucker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tucker.
Tucker connects with a right hand. Antony shakes it off.
Mark Antony's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antony throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antony throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice right hand that sends Antony toppling to the canvas! Antony scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tucker finish him?!
Antony is rocked!
Tucker drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Antony's head, knocking him out cold! Tucker is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Tucker!
After winning the bout, Charles Tucker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donner Keil (ranked 1064 p4p, 1074 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 162 p4p, 166 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Donner Keil has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donner Keil seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donner Keil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keil misses the shot to the body.
Keil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lalime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keil manages to avoid it.
And Keil counters with a quick kick to the body but Lalime blocks it.
Keil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lalime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
Lalime misses with a hook. Keil ducked under it nicely.
Keil avoids the body shot from Lalime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keil scores with a head kick.
Keil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lalime misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Keil misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keil slips a jab from Lalime.
And Keil counters with a quick kick to the body but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Lalime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keil.
Lalime misses with a body punch
and Keil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keil cracks Lalime with a good jab.
Keil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lalime.
 Lalime is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lalime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lalime changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lalime looks to throw the jab but Keil is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keil misses the jab.
Keil moves out of range of the strikes.
Keil is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keil feints and then cracks Lalime's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lalime down.
Keil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lalime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalime slips a jab from Keil.
Lalime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keil doesn't seem bothered though.
Lalime swings for the body but Keil moves out of range.
Lalime throws a sloppy body shot
and Keil counters with a one-two to the body.
Lalime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalime throws a right hand that misses
and Keil counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime avoids the head kick by Keil.
Lalime lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lalime.
Lalime catches Keil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lalime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lalime swings for the body but Keil moves out of range.
Keil swinging wildly here.
Keil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalime manages to avoid it.
Lalime swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Lalime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime cracks Keil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lalime misses with a lunging right hand
and Keil counters with a nice body shot.
Keil drops Lalime with a beautiful combination! Lalime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Keil is looking for the KO!
Lalime is still on wobbly legs! Can Keil finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime throws a big shot that misses.
Keil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keil cracks Lalime with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donner Keil!
A very excited looking Donner Keil 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harris Mint (ranked 545 p4p, 624 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 79 p4p, 88 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Mint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mint looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kostov is fending him off so far but Mint persists. Nope, Kostov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mint has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mint shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kostov keeping hold of Mint's head, controlling as best he can.
Mint performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint prevents Kostov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov is still trying to improve position.
Kostov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mint not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kostov tries to avoid it but Mint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kostov to the ground. Kostov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mint looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kostov!
Mint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kostov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostov is looking to regain half guard here but Mint keeps moving and retains side control.
Kostov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mint controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kostov is looking for a sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kostov dips to his left and cracks Mint with an uppercut!
Mint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mint drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostov sprawls and moves away.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mint feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kostov being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostov trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mint fails with the takedown.
Mint looks for a takedown but Kostov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Mint feinted with a counter takedown.
Mint avoids a kick to the body.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Mint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint shoots and misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kostov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Kostov. No joy for Mint on that attempt.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Mint takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kostov lands a jab to Mint's midsection.
Mint fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kostov sprawls well initially but Mint persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kostov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov.
Mint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mint shoots for a takedown but Kostov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mint shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov tries to clinch but Mint is having none of it.
Mint 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.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown. Kostov tries to sprawl out of it but Mint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kostov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris Mint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt - Kostov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Mint off balance momentarily.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Mint.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mint gets a double leg takedown into Kostov's guard.
Kostov is pulling down on Mint's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mint trying to control but Kostov is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kostov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kostov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mint controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kostov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mint avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mint moves out of range as Kostov throws a body kick.
Mint appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Mint.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Kostov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostov tries to counter with a clinch but Mint shakes him off and moves away.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostov lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mint scrambles back to his feet.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Mint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kostov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mint with a poor takedown
and Mint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mint momentarily.
Mint takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Mint fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mint on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mint on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov moves into the clinch.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mint backwards.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mint misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mint backwards.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov scores with a shoulder 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!
Mint breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Kostov. Beautiful body shot.
Mint takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mint takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
Mint misses with some punches.
Mint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostov sizes up Mint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kostov keeps Mint at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 679 p4p, 751 weight class) and Deividas Vilkas (ranked 89 p4p, 94 weight class). Vilkas has chosen Fortunate Son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deividas Vilkas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkas closes the distance and pushes Niculescu back into the cage.
Niculescu goes for a takedown attempt but Vilkas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vilkas takes one on the button.
Niculescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilkas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilkas tries to clinch up but Niculescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Niculescu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vilkas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niculescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkas looks to land a left hand but Niculescu moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Vilkas counter with a right hand.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Vilkas's shoulder, as Vilkas tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vilkas clinches.
Niculescu tries to throw a body punch but Vilkas avoids it by throwing Niculescu back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niculescu.
Vilkas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vilkas lands a nice shot to the body.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niculescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilkas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilkas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niculescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niculescu slips under a jab.
Vilkas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niculescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilkas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niculescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vilkas tries to throw a body punch but Niculescu avoids it by throwing Vilkas back against the cage.
Vilkas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vilkas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niculescu.
Niculescu has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkas.
A short right from Vilkas on the inside.
Vilkas looking to throw knees to the head but Niculescu is blocking nicely.
Vilkas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Vilkas.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niculescu misses with some punches.
Vilkas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilkas lands with a right to the head.
Vilkas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vilkas can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
Niculescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vilkas backwards.
Niculescu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niculescu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
Vilkas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niculescu is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Vilkas.
Vilkas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vilkas is leaning against Niculescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vilkas lands with a left to the head.
Vilkas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niculescu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vilkas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilkas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Vilkas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vilkas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Vilkas.
Vilkas misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vilkas.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vilkas.
Vilkas scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Vilkas on the inside.
Vilkas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilkas is working Niculescu over against the cage.
Niculescu takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas tries a body shot but Niculescu blocks it.
A short left from Vilkas.
Vilkas lands a hook that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vilkas.
Niculescu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vilkas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Vilkas coming out on top.
It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Vilkas lands a slapping body shot.
Vilkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niculescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niculescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vilkas lands a big uppercut and Niculescu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Niculescu looks OK. Vilkas waves Niculescu back to his feet!
Niculescu is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deividas Vilkas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vilkas works Niculescu's body with a nice hook.
Vilkas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Niculescu sprawling to the canvas! Niculescu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vilkas finish him?!
Oh Niculescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deividas Vilkas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilkas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Niculescu out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deividas Vilkas!
Deividas Vilkas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 368 p4p, 324 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 54 p4p, 48 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocksaw tries to clinch up
and Rocksaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson 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.
Rocksaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocksaw has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Rocksaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocksaw is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksaw is just out of range.
Rocksaw misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson tries to sprawl but Rocksaw drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rocksaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rocksaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rocksaw is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rocksaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocksaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocksaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocksaw throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
Johnson wants to control but Rocksaw is keeping him busy.
Rocksaw is trying to get back to half guard.
Rocksaw is working hard here to advance position.
Rocksaw can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
What's Rocksaw going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rocksaw is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Rocksaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
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 Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Johnson.
Rocksaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocksaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson cracks Rocksaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rocksaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rocksaw throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksaw has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Rocksaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rocksaw throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocksaw misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson moves away from the strike by Rocksaw.
Nice defenses there by Rocksaw.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Rocksaw moves away and avoids it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
Rocksaw tries to clinch up.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Rocksaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Rocksaw saw that one coming.
Rocksaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocksaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson thows a body kick. Rocksaw tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Rocksaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Rocksaw's body.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson throws a big counter head kick but Rocksaw avoids it with no problem.
Rocksaw takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocksaw misses the target.
Rocksaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Rocksaw stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Rocksaw's head but Rocksaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocksaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Rocksaw avoids it with no problem.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Rocksaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rocksaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocksaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rocksaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocksaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocksaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocksaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a straight right by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Rocksaw is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocksaw moves away.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Rocksaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Rocksaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Rocksaw.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rocksaw sprawling to the canvas! Rocksaw rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Rocksaw looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson regains half guard, as Rocksaw was trying to land strikes.
Rocksaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Rocksaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocksaw with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocksaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocksaw chips away with some ground and pound.
Rocksaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocksaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson is controlling Rocksaw's posture.
Rocksaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocksaw throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rocksaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocksaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes Rocksaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rocksaw trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Rocksaw wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Johnson!
Kareem Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ramone Rocksaw had this to say: 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 83 p4p, 25 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 10 p4p, 8 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. Pinkman has chosen Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby as his entrance music. Marko Kersikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Pinkman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Pinkman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Pinkman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Pinkman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinkman's guard.
Pinkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pinkman, up you get!
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinkman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Pinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinkman jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Pinkman throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pinkman clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Pinkman lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Nice jab there from Pinkman.
Pinkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes. Pinkman will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Pinkman toppling to the canvas! Pinkman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!
Pinkman is rocked!
Kersikov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pinkman - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kersikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Kersikov!
An out of breath Marko Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jesse Pinkman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meh, did not go as we planned but I will be back ASAP!'.
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