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DMMA 171 Kersikov vs Pinks 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Stephens (ranked 2884 p4p, 2844 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 359 p4p, 354 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Franc throws out the jab.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Franc works over Stephens's head and body with a nice combination.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc has Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Le Franc misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Stephens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Le Franc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Le Franc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Stephens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Le Franc scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Franc misses.
Nice uppercut there from Le Franc.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a thumping low kick.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Stephens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Franc lands a glancing blow to the side of Stephens's head.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
A head kick from Le Franc lands but Stephens takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc misses with a straight right.
A combination from Le Franc does no damage.
Le Franc misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the head.
Le Franc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Le Franc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stephens counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens walks into a straight right hand from Le Franc.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Le Franc.
Le Franc cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Le Franc counter with a right hand.
Le Franc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens slips under a jab from Le Franc.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Le Franc misses
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Le Franc misses
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Franc misses the target.
Stephens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Le Franc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le Franc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Le Franc forces Stephens back against the cage and clinches.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc looks to clinch
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc throws a head kick that Stephens semi-blocks.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Stephens looks to land a combination. Le Franc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
A little feinted left hand from Stephens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Le Franc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Le Franc.
Guy Le Franc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Franc clinches.
Le Franc tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc darts in and clinches Stephens up against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice uppercut.
Stephens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Le Franc loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Franc tries to clinch but Stephens moves away
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a head kick!
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Franc scores with a nice strike.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Stephens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stephens slips a straight right by Le Franc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc scores with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Franc scores with a four punch combination!
Le Franc takes one on the button.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens lands a slapping body shot.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Franc tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Franc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens connects with a looping right hand.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Le Franc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Franc slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Le Franc moves out of range.
Stephens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stephens throws an overhand right that lands on Le Franc's shoulder, as Le Franc tries to avoid the shot.
Le Franc tries to clinch up.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
A punch combination from Le Franc misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Le Franc throws a head kick that half lands.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc scores with a body shot.
Le Franc lands a jab to the nose.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Le Franc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stephens gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le Franc throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Stephens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Franc jabs Stephens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc misses with a combination
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc misses with a combination
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stephens scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a thumping low kick.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Franc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Le Franc avoids nicely.
Le Franc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Franc scores with a four punch combination!
Le Franc throws a sloppy body shot
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Stephens.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands with a nice body punch.
Le Franc misses with a jab to the body
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings Le Franc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Le Franc with a nice cross.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Stephens lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Stephens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Le Franc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Le Franc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Stephens.
Well Le Franc 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bowy (ranked 2622 p4p, 3792 weight class) and Gubba GU (ranked 284 p4p, 401 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Bowy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gubba GU!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowy delivers a nice body kick.
Bowy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
GU checks a leg kick.
Bowy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowy connects with a leg kick.
Bowy throws a wild body kick that GU sees coming a mile off.
GU scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
GU shoots for a takedown but Bowy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
GU shoots in for a takedown but Bowy shows good takedown defense.
GU throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
GU fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Bowy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gubba GU.
Bowy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Bowy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
GU avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
GU takes one on the button.
Bowy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by GU.
Bowy half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GU looks to land a combination but Bowy avoids it well.
GU lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
GU on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
GU rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
GU throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowy misses with a kick to the body.
GU changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
GU tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowy defends well and GU ends up having to push Bowy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bowy looks to land a body kick but GU moved away.
Bowy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
GU lands a left and a right that sends Bowy crashing to the canvas! GU dives into mount looking to finish!
 Bowy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GU cracks Bowy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gubba GU!
After winning the bout, Gubba GU thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Clement (ranked 4050 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Gee Gutsu (ranked 469 p4p, 312 weight class). Gee Gutsu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Clement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gee Gutsu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement swings for the body but Gutsu moves out of range.
Clement circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clement looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutsu is just out of range.
Gutsu takes a swing at Clement's ribcage but misses.
Clement waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutsu.
Gutsu clinches.
Clement tries to work over Gutsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clement escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gutsu tries to clinch but Clement moves out of range.
We've been told by Clement's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clement staying out of range there.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutsu.
Clement looks to throw the jab but Gutsu is out of range.
Gutsu closes the distance and pushes Clement back into the cage.
Gutsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clement is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clement gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Clement.
Clement controlling the action here for a moment.
Gutsu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clement avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hugo Clement has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Gutsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Clement's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clement looking to throw knees to the head but Gutsu is blocking nicely.
Clement breaks the clinch.
Hugo Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clement lands a leg kick that knocks Gutsu off balance momentarily.
Clement scores with a leg kick.
Gutsu misses with a hook. Clement ducked under it nicely.
Gutsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clement swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clement scores with a nice head shot.
Clement keeps the fight on the outside.
Clement misses with a looping right.
Clement is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gutsu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gutsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clement.
Clement misses with a low kick as Gutsu jumps back.
Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Clement pushes him off.
Clement throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutsu feints the counter takedown.
Clement throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gutsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Clement sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clement keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement connects with an inside leg kick.
Clement fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clement manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clement with a nice calf kick.
Gutsu moves into the clinch successfully.
Clement swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clement is pressed up against the cage. Gutsu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clement down to the mat. Clement avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gutsu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clement.
Gutsu checks a low kick from Clement.
Gutsu staying out of range there.
And Gutsu tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gutsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clement.
Clement keeps the fight on the outside.
Gutsu shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Clement lands.
Clement misses with an uppercut.
Clement with a hook.
Clement lands with a nice combination. Gutsu backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement lands a body shot.
Gutsu needs to keep his hands up - Clement had a free shot at his head there.
Gutsu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clement is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gutsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clement fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clement lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Clement throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clement swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clement wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Gutsu.
Clement throws a hook to the side of Gutsu's head but Gutsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clement keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutsu tries to clinch up.
Gutsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clement manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clement tries to counter with a takedown but Gutsu is quick to defend against it.
Gutsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clement's waist but Clement gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gutsu off to one side.
Gutsu closes the distance but Clement moves to the side
and Clement connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Clement.
Gutsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gutsu moves out of range as Clement strikes.
Clement feints and then cracks Gutsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutsu down.
A good leg kick by Clement.
Gutsu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clement finds it's way round the side to connect with Gutsu's head.
Hugo Clement is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clement pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutsu is out of range and Clement settles back down.
Clement connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Clement catches Gutsu right on the button with a cross.
Gutsu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clement tries to counter by clinching up but Gutsu breaks away and moves out of range.
Gutsu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clement will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clement wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gutsu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Clement swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clement tries to work over Gutsu's front leg with a kick but Gutsu checks it.
Clement throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gutsu throws a lazy right hand but Clement sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Clement dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Clement pushes him off.
Clement swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
Gutsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clement.
Gutsu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gutsu is looking to clinch.
Clement throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Clement.
Clement swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
Gutsu tries to clinch there but Clement circles away.
Nice shot by Clement.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Clement pushes him off.
Clement feinted with a counter takedown.
Gutsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Clement gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutsu tries to get to full guard but Clement has control of the leg.
Gutsu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu is looking for a sweep. Clement is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clement wants to pass the guard but Gutsu is keeping the position.
Gutsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clement tries to get to full guard but Gutsu has control of the leg.
Gutsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clement does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clement is pressing down on Gutsu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clement is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clement looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement can't keep his opponent in guard - Gutsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gutsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clement gets back to full guard.
Gutsu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clement's guard.
Gutsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clement manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clement avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clement is looking for a triangle but Gutsu pushes his legs off easily.
Gutsu trying to control but Clement is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gutsu's guard.
Clement is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutsu can do to turn this around?
Clement postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clement might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gutsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Gutsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clement's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clement forces his way into half guard.
Gutsu is looking to improve his position.
Gutsu moves into full guard.
Clement preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gutsu wants to improve his position but instead Clement has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu trying to control but Clement postures up.
Gutsu taking some punishment here, with Clement in his half guard.
Clement is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gutsu trying to control from the bottom.
Gutsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clement working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Clement dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Gutsu.
Gee Gutsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clement throws a big shot that misses.
Clement works Gutsu's body with a nice hook.
Gutsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Clement pushes him off.
Clement wants to land a leg kick but Gutsu is out of range.
Gutsu tries to clinch there but Clement circles away.
Clement ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutsu moves away.
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clement swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gutsu is looking to clinch.
Gutsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clement.
Gutsu closes the distance and pushes Clement back into the cage.
Gutsu stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutsu tries to pull guard but Clement forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clement lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
Gutsu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clement prevents it.
Hugo Clement has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Gutsu.
Gutsu leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement lands with a light punch inside.
Gutsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clement landing knees to the body.
Clement's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gutsu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gutsu tries to clinch there but Clement circles away.
Gutsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clement.
Clement stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutsu. Gutsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Gutsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gutsu tries to clinch there but Clement circles away.
Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Clement pushes him off.
Clement swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
Gutsu looks to throw the jab but Clement is out of range.
Gutsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clement throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clement swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
Gutsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Clement off the cage and back into range.
Clement lands a glancing blow to the side of Gutsu's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clement scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clement scores with a leg kick.
Gutsu wants to clinch.
Clement seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Clement scores with a decent looking hook.
Clement misses with a straight left.
Gutsu closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Clement.
Nice body punch from Clement.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gutsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clement pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clement misses with a head kick.
Clement tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutsu with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Clement lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clement sizes up Gutsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Clement misses.
Gutsu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Gutsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Clement circles away.
Gutsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clement's waist but Clement gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gutsu off to one side.
Clement feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gee Gutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutsu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clement is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gutsu.
Clement scores with a sloppy right hand. Gutsu should have avoided that one.
Clement swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
Nice uppercut lands for Clement. That snapped Gutsu's head back.
Gutsu tries for a takedown but Clement sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clement throws a combination. Gutsu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gutsu throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Clement is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clement throws a hook but Gutsu blocks it.
Gutsu with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Clement dodges the punch combination from Gutsu.
It looked like Clement wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clement uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Clement misses the target.
Clement misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutsu.
Jab by Clement.
Gutsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Clement circles away.
Clement swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
Gutsu misses with a double jab.
Gutsu misses with a double jab
and Gutsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clement cracks Gutsu with a good jab.
Clement fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Clement.
Hugo Clement is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutsu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Clement showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clement has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Clement!
Hugo Clement seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Decimal (ranked 2486 p4p, 4020 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 147 p4p, 218 weight class). Decimal comes to the cage accompanied by The Dewey Decimal Rap. The crowd seem to be enjoying Greene's choice of entrance music: Stepdad- Eminem. This should be a great matchup!
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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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene darts in looking for a takedown but Decimal gets double underhooks and turns Greene into the cage.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Decimal.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Decimal's ribs.
Greene 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.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Decimal as he jumps to the side.
Dewey Decimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Greene closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet but Greene drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene tries for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene trying to control the action but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Greene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Decimal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Decimal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Greene asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decimal tries to escape back to his feet but Greene has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Decimal's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Decimal is tapping! Greene saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Greene!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thufir Hawat (ranked 3248 p4p, 2204 weight class) and Needno Badges (ranked 412 p4p, 291 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Needno Badges!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badges defending well as Hawat loads up on a big left hand.
Badges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawat with a body shot.
Badges has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Badges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawat moves away.
Hawat 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.
A combination from Badges does no damage.
Hawat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Needno Badges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badges wants to clinch but Hawat slips to the side
and Hawat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Badges thinking.
A swing and a miss from Badges.
It looked like Hawat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badges throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Badges lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Badges.
Badges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawat counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat throws a looping overhand right but Badges ducks down to avoid it.
Badges now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawat throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
Hawat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Badges sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawat scores with the left hand. Badges knows he should have avoided that one.
Badges avoids the body shot from Hawat.
Badges throws out a loose jab but Hawat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Badges misses.
Hawat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawat moves away.
A quick step to the side and Hawat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badges.
It looked like Hawat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badges manages to avoid it.
Badges misses with a wild body shot.
Hawat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Badges darts in and clinches Hawat up 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!
Badges tries to land a knee to the head but Hawat blocks with his arms.
Badges lands a shoulder strike.
Badges breaks from the clinch.
Hawat cracks Badges with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Badges looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Hawat finish him?
 Badges is rocked!
Badges scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Badges is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawat finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badges is out of range.
Badges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawat.
Hawat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Badges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Badges backs away, Hawat returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Badges seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawat drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Badges's head, knocking him out cold! Hawat is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thufir Hawat!
After the fight, Thufir Hawat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 1509 p4p, 1628 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 203 p4p, 219 weight class). Aslak Maitonaama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khrapov Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Maitonaama dives in and grabs Khrapov Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khrapov Jr pushes down on Maitonaama's head and hops out.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maitonaama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Maitonaama tries to counter it with a takedown but Khrapov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Maitonaama is just out of range.
Maitonaama goes for a double leg but Khrapov Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khrapov Jr continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khrapov Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maitonaama feints and as Khrapov Jr raises his hands in defense, Maitonaama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maitonaama stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Maitonaama is looking to pass into half guard but Khrapov Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Khrapov Jr is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khrapov Jr distracts Maitonaama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khrapov Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Khrapov Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Maitonaama's brow.
Khrapov Jr preventing the sweep.
Maitonaama looking to control.
Khrapov Jr is fighting to break Maitonaama's control of his arms but Maitonaama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khrapov Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maitonaama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khrapov Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maitonaama is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khrapov Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Maitonaama has switched to an armbar! Khrapov Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aslak Maitonaama!
After the fight, Aslak Maitonaama was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tris Kapula (ranked 1052 p4p, 1188 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 161 p4p, 184 weight class). Tris Kapula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tris Kapula !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman throws a jab when Kapula was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kapula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tris Kapula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kapula has time to react.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kapula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapula was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Hardman connects with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Kapula .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapula . Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardman scores with a body shot.
Hardman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kapula .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapula looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
Hardman staying out of range there.
Hardman lands with a shot to the body.
Kapula is looking to clinch but Hardman is avoiding it.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapula throws out the jab.
Hardman swings for the body but Kapula moves out of range.
Kapula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kapula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Kapula .
Kapula is looking to counter punch.
Kapula connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardman blocks the leg kick.
Kapula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kapula lands with a nice body punch.
Kapula throws a leg kick but Hardman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tris Kapula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kapula looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman throws a body punch but Kapula moves out of range.
Kapula jabs Hardman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kapula misses with a shot to the body
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapula manages to avoid it.
Kapula tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardman manages to circle out of the way.
Kapula doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardman circles away.
Kapula is looking to wear down Hardman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kapula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Kapula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left lands for Hardman.
Kapula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapula lands a lovely overhand right.
Donk. Kapula catches Hardman right on the button with a cross.
Kapula tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kapula circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardman blocks a leg kick.
Kapula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kapula .
Kapula stuns Hardman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Kapula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardman just manages to avoid it.
Kapula scores with a jab.
Hardman is rocked!
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Kapula ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapula finish him?
Hardman lands a body shot.
Hardman seems to have recovered his senses.
Kapula misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Kapula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapula .
An inside leg kick lands from Kapula .
Kapula drops Hardman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hardman looks back up at him and smiles so Kapula waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapula throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapula .
Kapula drops Hardman with a big left hand! Hardman is injured, injured bad! Kapula jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tris Kapula !
After the big win, Tris Kapula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Real Men Juice and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Nakamura (ranked 752 p4p, 345 weight class) and Get Wet About Don (ranked 108 p4p, 43 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Get Wet About Don!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
About Don throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. About Don saw that one coming.
About Don paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as About Don blocks the low kick.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
About Don swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by About Don.
About Don throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
About Don uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - About Don circles away.
A nice side step and About Don releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the kisser.
About Don dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick.
About Don goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
About Don fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
About Don misses with a right hand
enabling Nakamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but About Don uses good head movement to avoid it.
About Don shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
About Don loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
About Don uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
About Don throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - About Don had a free shot at his head there.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on About Don's shoulder, as About Don tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakamura clobbers About Don with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
About Don fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
About Don ducks right into an uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a low kick but About Don avoids it.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About Don throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
About Don throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
About Don throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
About Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Nakamura tries to bum rush About Don with a series of wild strikes but About Don uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
About Don changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
About Don lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
A jab from About Don misses.
The fighters circling - About Don throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but About Don checks it.
Nakamura moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses.
About Don stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but About Don pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice jab there from About Don.
About Don lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
About Don might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakamura.
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
About Don misses the shot to the body.
About Don shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Get Wet About Don.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura sizes up About Don with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
About Don scores with a decent looking hook.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by About Don.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
About Don avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but About Don circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but About Don manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looks like Nakamura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nakamura gets caught napping as About Don dives in and scores a takedown. Nakamura manages to retain guard.
About Don won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing About Don from controlling successfully.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
About Don not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but About Don defends easily.
About Don not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Get Wet About Don will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed About Don momentarily.
A jab from About Don misses.
About Don fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but About Don sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
A left lands for About Don.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakamura lands the left hand.
About Don is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
About Don connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
About Don closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
About Don misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
About Don throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
About Don slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura defending well as About Don loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don moves out of range as Nakamura throws a body kick.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Get Wet About Don seems to be getting the better of the standup.
About Don misses with a straight left.
About Don looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
About Don pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
About Don connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
About Don missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
About Don lands a slapping body shot.
About Don defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but About Don saw that one coming.
About Don lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
About Don jabbing away but nothing is landing.
About Don takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
About Don keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent About Don stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
About Don jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About Don gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
About Don lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from About Don.
About Don wants the takedown. Nakamura is fighting it off but About Don persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nakamura's guard against the cage.
Nakamura manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from About Don.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but About Don swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura takes one on the button.
About Don throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
About Don unleashes a big counter combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
About Don lands with a left to the head.
About Don escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
About Don lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don slips a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
About Don let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
About Don closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - About Don lands in his opponent's guard.
Get Wet About Don has got the better of the ground game so far.
About Don controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
About Don being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About Don forces his way into half guard.
Nakamura looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About Don is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
About Don passes into side control, despite Nakamura's attempt to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Get Wet About Don showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from About Don.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends About Don's belly button to the back.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from About Don misses.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but About Don moved out of range.
About Don walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura slips a jab from About Don.
About Don avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
About Don throws a good cross that connects.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but About Don manages to avoid it.
About Don lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from About Don misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
About Don keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
About Don looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from About Don.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don throws out a powerful jab.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. About Don was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura slips a straight right by About Don.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
About Don has a takedown stuffed.
About Don showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. About Don does a little dance to reset his feet.
About Don circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from About Don.
About Don throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
About Don jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
About Don lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
About Don avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lunges at About Don with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by About Don's hand.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from About Don.
Nakamura throws a push kick but About Don slaps the foot to one side.
About Don misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Nakamura.
A slow jab from About Don misses its intended target.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from About Don.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
About Don misses with a body shot.
About Don looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling About Don to score with a decent uppercut.
Get Wet About Don is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
About Don misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from About Don.
About Don is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don misses with a looping left.
Nakamura scores with a jab.
About Don throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by About Don.
Nakamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between About Don's hands.
About Don walks into a jab.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
About Don throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
About Don keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract About Don.
About Don throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
About Don scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakamura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
About Don cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
About Don throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but About Don is avoiding it.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura connects with a crisp jab.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
About Don scores with a jab. Nakamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but About Don ducks down to avoid it.
About Don throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
About Don has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with About Don's head.
About Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don looks like he wants to counter punch here.
About Don looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by About Don.
About Don steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hideki Nakamura.
I think About Don 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Get Wet About Don!
In his post fight interview, Get Wet About Don gave a big smile as he said 'I am GWad, don of dons.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 617 p4p, 1119 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 92 p4p, 173 weight class). The key to victory for Swole Ricky Martin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a jab when Zimmerman was well out of range.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Zimmerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zimmerman defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Martin controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two 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.
Zimmerman seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well.
Zimmerman thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
Martin keeping hold of Zimmerman's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.
Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martin!
Zimmerman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Martin seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zimmerman is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Martin in his guard.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martin uses it to pass to side control.
Zimmerman tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is not content to let Martin control the position.
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
That's two 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.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martin not doing much here.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman with the active half guard here but Martin passes nicely into side control.
Zimmerman sneaks back into half guard.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zimmerman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zimmerman is holding on tight.
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin controlling his opponent.
Zimmerman tries to improve his position but instead Martin has taken his back!
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 Swole Ricky Martin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin seems keen to control Zimmerman's posture.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Martin stacks Zimmerman 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 Martin!
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman keeps trying to improve his position.
Zimmerman is still trying to improve position.
Martin happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Zimmerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Zimmerman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martin can't escape the position.
Martin trying to control the hands but Zimmerman won't let him.
Zimmerman working for the choke.
Zimmerman working for a choke but Martin reverses nicely into Zimmerman 's guard.
Zimmerman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin happy to just control the position for now.
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back!
Zimmerman working for a choke but Martin reverses nicely into Zimmerman 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moritz Zimmerman.
I think Zimmerman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moritz Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 71 p4p, 177 weight class) and Devonte Pinks (ranked 11 p4p, 26 weight class). Kersikov I I comes into the arena with Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pinks's choice of entrance music: HUMBLE.. Vitali Kersikov I I could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Devonte Pinks's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinks misses with a straight right.
Pinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov I I has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov I I misses with a body kick.
Pinks thuds his right hand into Kersikov I I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov I I at a distance.
Kersikov I I checks a low kick from Pinks.
Pinks avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov I I misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinks throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov I I ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I clobbers Pinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinks lands with a good body shot.
Pinks scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinks throws a jab when Kersikov I I was well out of range.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov I I appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov I I.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks connects with a right hand. Kersikov I I shakes it off.
Pinks 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.
Pinks misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov I I throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pinks.
Kersikov I I scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy body kick from Pinks
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinks digs a good hook to Kersikov I I's body.
Pinks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov I I takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov I I looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov I I on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Kersikov I I takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov I I.
A low kick lands for Pinks.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kersikov I I throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov I I on the side of the head.
Pinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov I I missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov I I. That one must have hurt.
Pinks looks winded!
Kersikov I I works the jab nicely.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Pinks finds it's way through Kersikov I I's defenses.
Kersikov I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Kersikov I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Kersikov I I connects with the punch.
Pinks is rocked!
Pinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov I I finish him?
Pinks throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a left to the body.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinks is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov I I misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov I I.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks moves away from the strike by Kersikov I I.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinks looks for the body kick but Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Kersikov I I lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinks will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov I I throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov I I pushes Pinks away with a front kick.
Kersikov I I cracks Pinks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pinks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Kersikov I I finish him?
Kersikov I I lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pinks up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kersikov I I from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pinks's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Vitali Kersikov I I thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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