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DMMA 185 Klimenko vs Mukunzi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedser Kiely (ranked 3488 p4p, 4405 weight class) and Otso Toivonen (ranked 474 p4p, 540 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kiely might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hammer Smash Face. 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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Solid boxing
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nedser Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otso Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Kiely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiely connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Toivonen's hands.
Kiely moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Toivonen with a poor takedown
and Kiely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen fails with the takedown
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiely throws a right and a left that Toivonen avoids nicely.
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiely stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiely wants it to stay on the feet.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Toivonen.
Kiely fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toivonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiely tries to sprawl out of it but Toivonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiely manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiely sprawls well. He's pushed Toivonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiely as he jumps to the side.
Toivonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiely lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kiely as Toivonen shoots in.
Kiely is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen takes one to the chin there.
Kiely scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toivonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiely tries to avoid it but Toivonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiely to the ground. Kiely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Kiely does it's job there.
Kiely leaves Toivonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Kiely misses with a two punch combination.
Toivonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiely defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kiely on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiely lands with a cross.
Toivonen fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Kiely as Toivonen shoots in.
Toivonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kiely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiely but Kiely pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nedser Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiely missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toivonen looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toivonen.
Kiely connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kiely lands with a cross.
Toivonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiely manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toivonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiely keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Kiely.
Toivonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiely is fending him off so far but Toivonen persists. Nope, Kiely circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiely throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen feints the counter takedown.
Kiely catches Toivonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiely lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kiely is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kiely connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toivonen momentarily.
Toivonen closes the distance and clinches up with Kiely, looking for a takedown. Toivonen pushes Kiely against the cage but Kiely circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toivonen.
Otso Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kiely misses.
Toivonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kiely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiely tries to bum rush Toivonen with a series of wild strikes but Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiely but Kiely pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiely is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiely as he avoids it easily.
Toivonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiely misses with a two punch combination.
Kiely stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
No luck for Toivonen with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen fails with the takedown.
Kiely fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiely, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kiely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kiely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toivonen.
Kiely displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toivonen.
Nice shot lands for Kiely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiely tries to sprawl out of it but Toivonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiely manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiely misses the target.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense.
Kiely throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedser Kiely dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toivonen slips a straight right by Kiely.
Toivonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiely is looking to counter punch.
Toivonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiely tries to avoid it but Toivonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiely to the ground. Kiely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Toivonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kiely has got the better of the exchanges.
Toivonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiely swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Toivonen.
Kiely throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Kiely.
Kiely lands a lovely overhand right.
Toivonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiely lands an overhand right.
Kiely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen fails to land the takedown.
Kiely throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiely throws out the jab.
Kiely displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toivonen.
Jab, jab by Kiely - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiely connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Toivonen. Toivonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Toivonen is breathing heavily.
Kiely lands a slapping body shot.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiely comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiely takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toivonen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kiely is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Toivonen.
Kiely scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiely.
Kiely lands with an uppercut that bounces Toivonen off the cage and back into range.
Nedser Kiely is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiely throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Kiely moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kiely throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Kiely keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Kiely misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toivonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiely, which made it look bad.
Kiely works the jab nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiely dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut!
Kiely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Kiely looks to land a combination. Toivonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Toivonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiely counters with a series of strikes. Toivonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiely scores with the left hand. Toivonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Toivonen looks for a takedown but Kiely sprawls well.
A cross from Kiely lands.
Kiely misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiely throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Kiely misses its intended target.
Kiely's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
Kiely fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Kiely.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 Toivonen is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toivonen.
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiely finish him?
Toivonen shoots in but Kiely avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kiely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toivonen is defended easily by Kiely.
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toivonen with a poor takedown
and Kiely counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiely scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toivonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiely, which made it look bad.
Kiely was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiely lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiely lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiely stuffs the takedown.
Kiely keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiely slaps away a takedown attempt from Toivonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kiely fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedser Kiely dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Toivonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toivonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiely tries to sprawl out of it but Toivonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiely manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiely jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown but Kiely shows good takedown defense.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Toivonen.
Kiely throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen shoots in but Kiely avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiely lands a slapping body shot.
Kiely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiely but Kiely pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toivonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toivonen tries for a takedown but Kiely sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kiely misses.
Toivonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiely sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toivonen somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toivonen looks for a takedown but Kiely sprawls well.
Toivonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiely defends it nicely.
Kiely throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Kiely scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiely manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toivonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiely jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kiely throws a good cross that connects.
Kiely throws a right and a left that Toivonen avoids nicely.
Toivonen shoots and misses
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kiely lands a really nice looking cross but Toivonen seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Kiely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen misses with a takedown attempt - Kiely sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toivonen walks into a left hand.
A big left from Kiely misses.
Toivonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kiely misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiely.
Kiely throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toivonen with the counter takedown but Kiely avoids it easily.
Kiely defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries for a takedown but Kiely sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kiely throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen with a poor takedown
enabling Kiely to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiely lands with a straight right. Toivonen didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kiely cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toivonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toivonen is defended easily by Kiely.
Kiely is looking to counter punch.
Kiely's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiely obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Otso Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiely getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Kiely.
And Toivonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kiely pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen fails with the takedown
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiely throws a combination. Toivonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toivonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiely throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Kiely throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toivonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiely, which made it look bad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiely, as that shot connected.
Toivonen fails with the takedown.
Kiely fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Toivonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiely connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
A left and a right from Kiely both land. Nice combination.
Kiely tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiely scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toivonen doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nedser Kiely showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiely 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nedser Kiely!
During a confident post fight interview, Nedser Kiely thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henny Bottles (ranked 3510 p4p, 2835 weight class) and Lou Gotch (ranked 196 p4p, 166 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henny Bottles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch shoots in looking for a takedown but Bottles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bottles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bottles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gotch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottles.
Gotch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bottles defends it well.
Gotch shoots for a takedown but Bottles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Bottles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gotch.
Gotch scores with a takedown into Bottles's guard.
Bottles pushes Gotch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bottles tries to work over Gotch's front leg with a kick but Gotch checks it.
Gotch dodges the punch combination from Bottles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotch.
Bottles is looking to counter punch.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Gotch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch moves out of range of the leg kick from Bottles.
Gotch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottles moves into the clinch.
Bottles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gotch tightens his grip and picks Bottles up, before dumping him to the ground. Bottles manages to land in guard.
Bottles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there.
Bottles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bottles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Bottles trying to control the position.
Bottles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch won't allow Bottles to get back to his feet.
Bottles is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bottles is fending him off so far but Gotch persists. Nope, Bottles circles away and we're back to standing.
Bottles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Bottles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles throws a chopping leg kick but Gotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gotch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bottles throws a head kick that misses.
Bottles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bottles won't be happy with that.
Gotch trying to control the position but Bottles is working away.
Gotch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gotch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bottles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bottles dodges the ground and pound from Gotch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottles being controlled for a moment.
Bottles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottles can't do much from the bottom here.
Bottles is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bottles is looking to clinch.
Gotch feints the counter takedown.
Bottles wants to clinch but Gotch slips to the side
and Gotch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bottles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bottles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottles looks to clinch
and Gotch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottles!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottles is trying to get back to half guard.
Gotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Bottles is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bottles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bottles wants to control but Gotch postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Gotch stalls from top position.
Bottles is trying to buck Gotch off.
Bottles is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Bottles can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Bottles is defending well.
Lou Gotch has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here.
Bottles wants to control but Gotch postures up.
Bottles taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee asks Gotch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gotch prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Bottles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bottles is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles defending against the ground and pound.
Bottles throws Gotch to one side and escapes!
Gotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottles instigates a clinch.
Bottles looking to slow down the pace here.
Gotch jumps guard but Bottles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gotch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Bottles has him pressed against the cage.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Gotch.
Gotch looking for a takedown.
Gotch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bottles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bottles fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bottles counter with a right hand.
Bottles throws a low kick, looking for Gotch's leg but Gotch calmly moves out of range.
Bottles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bottles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bottles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotch moves into the clinch.
Gotch blocks a body shot from Bottles.
Gotch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bottles smiles and moves away.
Henny Bottles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotch looking to score a takedown here. Bottles is defending well but Gotch drives through and ends up in Bottles's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henny Bottles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bottles tries to clinch up.
Gotch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gotch showed some decent athleticism there.
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bottles is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottles keeps working.
Bottles scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gotch manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bottles is looking to improve his position but Gotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Bottles avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gotch.
Gotch misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gotch wants to control but Bottles has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bottles wants to get back to his feet.
Bottles is trying to control but can't.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henny Bottles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Bottles won't allow it.
Bottles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch is keen to just control but Bottles is a slippery customer.
Bottles tries to kick Gotch off but Gotch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Gotch works his way into full mount!
Bottles is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bottles is looking to escape.
Gotch lands a big elbow.
Gotch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bottles is surviving well by controlling Gotch's body position as best he can.
Gotch tries to control but Bottles wriggling away.
Gotch looking to secure an arm triangle but Bottles defends it well.
Bottles wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is stalling here but it's allowed Bottles to get half guard.
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gotch is nestled in close to Bottles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch working over Bottles with some ground and pound. Bottles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bottles gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Gotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henny Bottles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Bennett (ranked 2441 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Edd Norton (ranked 361 p4p, 454 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gage Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett tries to score with a low kick but Norton moves his leg out of the way.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennett tries to land a leg kick but Norton saw it coming and moves away.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norton blocks a jab.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Norton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennett. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Norton counters with a nice body kick.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norton.
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
Norton clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Bennett fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton stalling the fight.
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett misses with a double jab
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett needs to keep his hands up - Norton had a free shot at his head there.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Norton throws out a counter right but Bennett avoids it with no problem.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Norton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norton.
Norton tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Norton cracks Bennett with a good jab.
Bennett throws a lazy head kick
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch.
Norton blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Bennett misses with a hook
and Norton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norton.
Bennett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Norton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Gage Bennett has been cut.
Bennett tries to land a body kick
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Norton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bennett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Norton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edd Norton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gage Bennett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A good leg kick by Norton.
Norton moves into the clinch.
Bennett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norton slows down the pace here.
Bennett lands a right hand.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton is trying to force a seperation but Bennett has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton misses with some punches.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
I was talking to Bennett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Norton lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bennett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Norton is struggling to control the position.
Norton wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Bennett jumps guard but Norton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Norton is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bennett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bennett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton trying to control the position but instead, Bennett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norton into the cage.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Norton 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.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edd Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norton.
Norton lands a body shot.
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
Bennett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Bennett throws a right hand that Norton ducks under and follows up with a left that Norton also avoids with ease.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett works Norton's body with a nice hook.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Bennett only half commits.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Norton dips to his left and cracks Bennett with an uppercut!
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Norton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gage Bennett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gage Bennett's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton darts in and clinches Bennett up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Norton.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bennett jumps guard but Norton stands there with Bennett around his waist. Bennett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bennett working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but Norton gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the cage.
Norton stalling in the clinch.
Norton stalling against the cage.
Norton stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norton avoids it.
Norton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norton catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Bennett misses with a double jab
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton walks into a left hand.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Norton counters with a right hand to the body.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton avoiding damage.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Bennett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Bennett on the inside.
Norton pushes Bennett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norton lands an uppercut.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett jumps guard but Norton stands there with Bennett around his waist. Bennett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Bennett misses with some punches.
Bennett misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norton prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edd Norton.
I think Norton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edd Norton!
During a confident post fight interview, Edd Norton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Repus Revorg (ranked 2647 p4p, 3558 weight class) and Kristof Pardi (ranked 221 p4p, 282 weight class). Pardi has chosen Party Boy Theme as his entrance music. Repus Revorg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kristof Pardi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repus Revorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Pardi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revorg slips a straight right by Pardi.
Revorg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Revorg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pardi somewhat.
Revorg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pardi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Revorg moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Revorg fails to land.
Revorg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revorg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pardi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pardi takes a shot to the head.
Pardi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by Pardi.
Revorg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Revorg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Revorg working for a triangle but Pardi defends it easily.
Revorg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg is trying to keep Pardi in close.
Pardi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Revorg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pardi has managed to get both his arms back between Revorg's legs - danger averted.
Pardi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Revorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revorg has a closed guard, preventing Pardi from standing up.
Pardi lands a couple of elbows.
That's two 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.
Revorg looking for subs off his back but Pardi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Revorg is trying to get back to full guard.
Pardi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Revorg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Revorg is pressing down on Pardi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pardi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Revorg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pardi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Revorg pulls down on the head and he's put Pardi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Repus Revorg!
In his post fight interview, Repus Revorg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Kristof Pardi spoke after the fight, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidelity Castro (ranked 1936 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 261 p4p, 280 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fidelity Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany clobbers Castro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahogany moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mahogany throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahogany.
As Mahogany backs away, Castro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Mahogany manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahogany avoids a kick to the body.
Castro 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.
Castro avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mahogany.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castro sprawls well initially but Mahogany persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mahogany stops Castro from getting back to his feet.
Mahogany seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castro is trying to stand up here but Mahogany is controlling him well.
Castro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mahogany keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahogany or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro, which made it look bad.
Mahogany throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahogany darts in and clinches Castro up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castro is pushing Mahogany up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mahogany.
Castro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Castro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Mahogany throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahogany pulls guard.
Castro wants to stand and escape but instead Mahogany has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mahogany prevents Castro from getting back to his feet.
Mahogany postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahogany won't allow Castro to get back to his feet.
Mahogany throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Fidelity Castro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mahogany changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Mahogany manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mahogany slips a straight right by Castro.
Castro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahogany motions for Castro to come forward. Mahogany throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahogany wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahogany decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahogany is working an open guard so Castro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mahogany is predictable there
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahogany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Mahogany persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Castro misses the target.
No luck for Mahogany with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahogany.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Mahogany fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
Castro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahogany misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahogany shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Mahogany gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahogany thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Castro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mahogany is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castro.
Mahogany throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMahogany.
Mahogany closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Mahogany looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fidelity Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahogany instigates a clinch.
Castro stalls.
Castro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahogany stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahogany is trying to pull guard but Castro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahogany is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidelity Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany lands a really nice looking cross but Castro seems unphased.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
Castro thuds a left hand into Mahogany's body.
Castro slips under a jab from Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castro's half guard.
Castro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mahogany is on him like a limpet, forcing Castro back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany stalls.
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fidelity Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahogany doesn't seem bothered though.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Mahogany misses with a hook
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahogany fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany has his takedown stuffed
and Mahogany takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahogany is defended easily by Castro.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Castro catches Mahogany right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahogany.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Mahogany shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahogany gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castro cracks Mahogany with a hook to the temple - Mahogany is on wobbly legs here! Castro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mahogany falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Castro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fidelity Castro!
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yeltsin Jr (ranked 941 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 67 p4p, 73 weight class). Brett Shoenfeld has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Yeltsin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Yeltsin Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoenfeld. Shoenfeld circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yeltsin Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yeltsin Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a combination
and Shoenfeld counters with a single leg into guard. Yeltsin Jr didn't expect that.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Yeltsin Jr is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeltsin Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Shoenfeld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeltsin Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Shoenfeld from advancing position.
Yeltsin Jr won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount.
Shoenfeld keeps trying to improve his position.
Yeltsin Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shoenfeld looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's 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.
Shoenfeld is trying to control. Yeltsin Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Yeltsin Jr defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Boris Yeltsin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook
and Shoenfeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Yeltsin Jr defending well.
Shoenfeld is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yeltsin Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld trying to control from Yeltsin Jr's half guard. Yeltsin Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yeltsin Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr pulls Shoenfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeltsin Jr is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld is pushing down on Yeltsin Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yeltsin Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Shoenfeld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shoenfeld is stalling here. Yeltsin Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shoenfeld seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yeltsin Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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 Boris Yeltsin Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a low kick.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Yeltsin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoenfeld takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shoenfeld takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Shoenfeld slips the punch.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yeltsin Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shoenfeld looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shoenfeld counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yeltsin Jr!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shoenfeld working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr prevents Shoenfeld from improving position.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yeltsin Jr!
Shoenfeld tries to control but Yeltsin Jr wriggling away.
Shoenfeld wants to take Yeltsin Jr's back here but Yeltsin Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shoenfeld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yeltsin Jr is looking to escape.
Yeltsin Jr gets back to half guard.
Shoenfeld is stalling here. Yeltsin Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shoenfeld seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yeltsin Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shoenfeld is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shoenfeld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shoenfeld tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yeltsin Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shoenfeld regains half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to control Yeltsin Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoenfeld avoid being mounted?
Yeltsin Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Yeltsin Jr is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoenfeld is looking to control Yeltsin Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoenfeld avoid being mounted?
Yeltsin Jr trying to control from half guard but Shoenfeld is working away.
Shoenfeld tries to get to full guard but Yeltsin Jr has control of the leg.
Shoenfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yeltsin Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yeltsin Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Yeltsin Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shoenfeld has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeltsin Jr.
Shoenfeld keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Yeltsin Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shoenfeld decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yeltsin Jr's guard.
Yeltsin Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoenfeld content to stall in guard here.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yeltsin Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Yeltsin Jr is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shoenfeld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shoenfeld wants to take a breather but Yeltsin Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shoenfeld.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yeltsin Jr controlling the position.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Yeltsin Jr is pulling down on Shoenfeld's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoenfeld, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!
Shoenfeld working away.
Shoenfeld tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yeltsin Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shoenfeld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yeltsin Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yeltsin Jr lands with a straight right. Shoenfeld didn't see that one coming.
Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Shoenfeld.
I think Yeltsin Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Yeltsin Jr!
Boris Yeltsin Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Hall (ranked 952 p4p, 633 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 126 p4p, 83 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Pinball Wizard. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Magrath keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magrath motions for Hall to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Decent striking displayed by Hall there.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Magrath with a hook.
Hall 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.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Hall slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Magrath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magrath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magrath to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall tries to pull guard but Magrath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Magrath turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall jumps guard but Magrath stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall tries to pull guard but Magrath won't allow it.
Magrath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Magrath has him pressed against the cage.
Hall gets control of Magrath's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magrath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall working for a triangle but Magrath defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath 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.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magrath defends well.
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.
Hall working for a triangle but Magrath defends it easily.
Hall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magrath has passed into half guard!
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magrath performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magrath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magrath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magrath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
Magrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Magrath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magrath tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magrath to the ground. Magrath escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Magrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slips a straight right by Magrath.
Hall throws a right and a left that Magrath avoids nicely.
Magrath tries a quick counter leg kick but Hall is wise to it.
Magrath moves away from the strike by Hall.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Magrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magrath throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Hall drives through with a takedown into Magrath's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magrath manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magrath stacks Hall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magrath!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall tries to bench press Magrath off him but Magrath keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall tries to roll over but Magrath keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magrath pulls his head out easily.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magrath escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magrath!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magrath slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magrath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath motions for Hall to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Magrath scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Magrath.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magrath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries for a takedown but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magrath!
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magrath, who protects the arm well.
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magrath, who protects the arm well.
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magrath has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Magrath.
Hall is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Magrath is staying tight to Hall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ralph Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magrath is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magrath pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magrath pulls his head out easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Magrath seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magrath lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall shoots in but Magrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magrath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall swings around for an armbar but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hall's guard.
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall looking for subs off his back but Magrath has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magrath 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Our winner, Jaxon Magrath, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 896 p4p, 1335 weight class) and Don Cortez (ranked 55 p4p, 70 weight class). Julio Christ has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez 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.
Christ moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Christ throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ throws a leg kick
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez takes one to the side of the head.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cortez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Christ's guard.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortez is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cortez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Christ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Christ wants to stand up but Cortez is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
Cortez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christ was covering up waiting for the punch and Cortez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Cortez controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throwing strikes from guard but Christ blocks nicely.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Cortez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christ scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Don Cortez has been cut.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Christ cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Christ.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Cortez slips under a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christ swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christ's head backwards.
Cortez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Don Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Cortez thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christ throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Cortez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Christ is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cortez connects with a decent elbow.
Cortez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cortez wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Cortez throws an elbow but Christ slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Cortez's cut.
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.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Christ moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Don Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez shoots in and bounces Christ off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cortez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christ keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Cortez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christ wants to stand and escape but Cortez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christ being controlled here, momentarily.
Christ wants to stand but Cortez is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christ takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Christ tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Christ gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cortez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Christ is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cortez wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Don Cortez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Christ.
Julio Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez works the jab nicely.
Christ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cortez lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Christ tenderised Cortez's leg. Cortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortez throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Cortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.
A jab from Christ misses.
Christ throws a solid leg kick but Cortez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christ.
Cortez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Christ misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez lands a jab-cross combination.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez counters with a left to the body.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Christ misses.
Cortez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Don Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Cortez catches Christ right on the button with a cross.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Cortez lands.
Christ throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Cortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Christ's ribs.
Cortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Cortez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Cortez scores with a nice right hand.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Christ throws a solid leg kick but Cortez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws a series of punches but Cortez moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cortez misses.
Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Christ takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christ circles away quickly and effectively.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Christ lands a left and a right that send Cortez crashing to the mat, dazed. Christ thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Christ misses with a body shot.
Cortez cracks Christ with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Cortez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christ's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Cortez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christ throws a lazy head kick
and Cortez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christ's guard.
Christ wants to stand up but Cortez is controlling him.
Christ is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cortez dives into side control.
Cortez lands a nice forearm strike.
Christ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cortez.
Christ trying to remain calm as Cortez controls from the top position.
Christ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cortez trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cortez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cortez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Christ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cortez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cortez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cortez trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cortez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cortez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Julio Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Christ's defenses.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Don Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Cortez.
Well Cortez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cortez!
A very excited looking Don Cortez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 256 p4p, 620 weight class) and Kratos Karumaa (ranked 17 p4p, 47 weight class). Karumaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MINK'S - Le Gars Là Est Laid . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kratos Karumaa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karumaa.
Adeoluwa lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa lands with a hook. Karumaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa connects with a body shot.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Adeoluwa scores with a hook.
Karumaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa jabs Karumaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adeoluwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Adeoluwa stuns Karumaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adeoluwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa shoots for a takedown but Karumaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
Adeoluwa lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karumaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa feinted with a counter takedown.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa avoids a kick to the body.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa tries a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Adeoluwa with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses
letting Adeoluwa counter with a right hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Adeoluwa defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa lands a nice hook to Karumaa's body. Karumaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karumaa scores with a hook to the body. Adeoluwa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Adeoluwa coming out on top.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Adeoluwa lands.
The fighters circling - Adeoluwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karumaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Karumaa slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa thuds his right hand into Adeoluwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karumaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Karumaa cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
No luck for Adeoluwa with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karumaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karumaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adeoluwa defends it easily.
Adeoluwa cracks Karumaa with a solid left hand.
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karumaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adeoluwa working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Karumaa is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
Karumaa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adeoluwa has passed into half guard!
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karumaa tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Karumaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karumaa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but Karumaa defends it.
Adeoluwa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
Karumaa is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adeoluwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adeoluwa lands with a punch from half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Karumaa is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karumaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Adeoluwa.
Karumaa is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Karumaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karumaa wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Karumaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karumaa moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Karumaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeoluwa scores with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa shoots in and drives through. Karumaa sprawls well.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Karumaa as he connects with a hook.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Karumaa. No joy for Adeoluwa on that attempt.
Adeoluwa walks into a stiff left hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa moves forwards but Adeoluwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karumaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Karumaa lands with a nice body punch.
Karumaa catches Adeoluwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Karumaa is predictable there
and Adeoluwa counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa tries to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa moves his leg out of the way.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa lands a right hook to the body.
Adeoluwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Nice shot lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa stuns Adeoluwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karumaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adeoluwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adeoluwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karumaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karumaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karumaa on his heels. He'll look to pass Karumaa's guard now, I'm sure.
Karumaa keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa cracks Karumaa with a solid left hand.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karumaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adeoluwa defends well.
Adeoluwa chips away with some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Karumaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa is in close to Karumaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karumaa is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karumaa has his foot on Adeoluwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adeoluwa works his way back into a safe position though.
Karumaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adeoluwa has picked Karumaa up and slammed him! Karumaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Adeoluwa manages to pass to side control!
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Karumaa's temple.
Karumaa tries to bench press Adeoluwa off him but Adeoluwa keeps the position.
Adeoluwa lands some shots froms side control.
Karumaa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa is looking for a sweep.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa tries to control but Adeoluwa manages to take his back.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes.
Adeoluwa lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adeoluwa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
An out of breath Chukwu Adeoluwa 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Klimenko (ranked 524 p4p, 407 weight class) and Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 76 p4p, 63 weight class). Klimenko comes to the cage accompanied by WEED & MEMORIES. Mukunzi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zachary Klimenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Klimenko throws the kick towards the body but Mukunzi avoids it.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body.
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klimenko on the side of the head.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi stuns Klimenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko connects with the punch.
Mukunzi defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko with the inside leg kick.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimenko throws out the jab.
Mukunzi tries to counter with a clinch but Klimenko shakes him off and moves away.
Klimenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Klimenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mukunzi on the side of the head.
Klimenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Mukunzi defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mukunzi takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Klimenko circles away.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Mukunzi.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Mukunzi counters by clinching up.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Klimenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mukunzi connects with an inside leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klimenko.
Mukunzi wants to counter the offense by Klimenko and move into the clinch position.
Mukunzi tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimenko.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klimenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Mukunzi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klimenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mukunzi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mukunzis head.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Klimenko is working Mukunzi over against the cage.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko is leaning against Mukunzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko cracks Mukunzi with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mukunzi tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Mukunzi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Mukunzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mukunzi's gas tank.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Klimenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimenko crunches a lovely knee into Mukunzi's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Klimenko lands an overhand right.
Klimenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mukunzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Klimenko misses with a straight right.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klimenko lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Klimenko does it's job there.
Mukunzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Klimenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mukunzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mukunzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi tries to counter with a clinch but Klimenko shakes him off and moves away.
Klimenko is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klimenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klimenko.
Klimenko cracks Mukunzi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Klimenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mukunzi to stand back up!
Mukunzi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi wants to counter with a clinch but Klimenko pushes him away.
Mukunzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klimenko counters with a big right hand! Oh Mukunzi is in trouble here! Klimenko follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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