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SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Jones (ranked 708 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Pat Kelly (ranked 89 p4p, 150 weight class). Pat Kelly is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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28 - 18 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones darts in and clinches Kelly up against the cage.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jones.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Kelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kelly taking a breather.
Kelly taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Kelly just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Kelly tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly is working Jones over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly stalls.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelly tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
 Kelly is rocked!
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Kelly into the cage.
Kelly wants to stall.
Kelly is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Kelly wants to stall.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Kelly stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Kelly tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones is working Kelly over against the cage.
Kelly tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samuel Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelly or not.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands a right hand.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones dips a shoulder and cracks Kelly with a mighty uppercut! Kelly falls back against the cage and Jones unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kelly is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jones screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Jones!
In his post fight interview, Samuel Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Hackett (ranked 1423 p4p, 1169 weight class) and Jan Sokol (ranked 108 p4p, 88 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hackett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Foe Tha Love of Money. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol misses with a body shot
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sokol tries to clinch up but Hackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett tries to clinch but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice cross by Sokol.
Sokol throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sokol misses with a double jab.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hackett under the eye.
Hackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Sokol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Hackett moves out of range.
Sokol is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol 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.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hackett misses with a right hand
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Sokol.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Sokol moved away.
Sokol closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sokol misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice body shot.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sokol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hackett is working hard here to advance position.
Sokol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sokol trying to control the action but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Hackett struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol controlling the position from side mount.
Hackett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokol.
Hackett tries to bench press Sokol off him but Sokol keeps the position.
Sokol landing a few strikes.
Sokol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hackett down.
Sokol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hackett taking a bit of punishment here - Sokol scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol working the head and body with strikes.
Hackett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hackett is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Hackett trying to control here.
Hackett is concentrating on defense, preventing Sokol from advancing position.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol trying to control from half guard but Hackett is working away.
Sokol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jan Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sokol misses.
Sokol misses the jab.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sokol lunges at Hackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hackett's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Sokol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackett doesn't seem phased though.
Sokol has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
Sokol tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sokol avoids it.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol is trying to maintain a safe position but Hackett gets an underhook and turns Sokol into the cage.
A short left from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
The referee calls for Hackett to work.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Sokol is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hackett digs a right hand underneath Sokol's ribcage. Sokol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Hackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Hackett tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokol managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Sokol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sokol can turn it around.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Hackett to work.
Sokol pushes Hackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
A short right from Sokol on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett tries to stall but Sokol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hackett.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sokol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett trying to stall but Sokol improves his position.
Hackett trying to stall but Sokol improves his position.
Hackett can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Hackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sokol.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Hackett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Hackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hackett tries to stall but Sokol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Sokol avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hackett seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sokol is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sokol connects with the punch.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hackett did well to prevent Sokol getting side control.
Sokol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol.
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sokol stops Hackett from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but Sokol is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokol trying to control from half guard but Hackett is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol working Hackett over with strikes.
Sokol is keen to just control but Hackett is a slippery customer.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Sokol.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackett keeps working.
Sokol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hackett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sokol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokol is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hackett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hackett has escaped and now he's on top!
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackett won't allow Sokol to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully.
Sokol pulls Hackett in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hackett manages to get himself to full guard.
Hackett looking to control.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol stopping the sweep attempt from Hackett.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sokol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sokol's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sokol lands the left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol tries to clinch up.
Sokol scores with the left hand. Hackett knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokol 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
A relieved looking Jan Sokol thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slash Shredder (ranked 627 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Tom Korppila (ranked 52 p4p, 147 weight class). Korppila has chosen Mustasch - The Mauler as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
152
21 - 14 - 2 |
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30
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13 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Korppila!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korppila walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korppila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Korppila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shredder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korppila scrambles back to his feet.
Korppila drives through with a takedown into Shredder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korppila postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Korppila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Shredder has wrist control.
Korppila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korppila trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila pushing down on Shredder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Korppila trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Korppila lands a nice short elbow.
Shredder is not content to let Korppila control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korppila throwing shots but Shredder is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Korppila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korppila.
Korppila seems to be working for a kimura but Shredder defends the submission attempt.
Korppila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but Shredder defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Korppila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Korppila wants to control the pace but Shredder is squirming around nicely.
Korppila unloading with bombs!
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Korppila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shredder taking shots to the head.
Shredder is squirming around, avoiding Korppila's attempts to control the action.
Korppila moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shredder has worked his arm free - good work by Shredder!
Korppila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shredder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Korppila goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shredder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Korppila but great work by Shredder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korppila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shredder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korppila.
Korppila misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Korppila ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
No luck for Korppila with that takedown attempt.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Korppila's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korppila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Korppila looks for a takedown but Shredder sprawls well.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Korppila shoots in for a double leg but Shredder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korppila throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Korppila fails to land with a series of punches.
Korppila avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Korppila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korppila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shredder defends it nicely.
Korppila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korppila slips under a jab.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Korppila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korppila throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Korppila shoots in but no luck this time.
Korppila is breathing heavily.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korppila can do to turn this around?
Korppila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shredder but Shredder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Korppila's ribs.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Korppila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Korppila avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder scores with a jab. Korppila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korppila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Korppila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shredder doesn't seem phased though.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder ducks right into an uppercut from Korppila.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Korppila slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korppila.
Korppila slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korppila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korppila feints and as Shredder raises his hands in defense, Korppila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Shredder wants to stand up but Korppila is controlling him.
Korppila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korppila passes Shredder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korppila with the ground and pound but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Korppila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Shredder keeps moving.
Korppila throws an elbow that misses. Shredder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korppila's guard. Nice move by Shredder!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Korppila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shredder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Korppila drags him back down.
Korppila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korppila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Korppila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shredder is not content to let Korppila control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korppila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korppila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Korppila is dominant here and he's now got Shredder's back!
Shredder trying to get back to his feet but Korppila is in full control for now.
Korppila is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shredder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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.
Korppila looking to break Shredder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shredder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Korppila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Korppila misses with an elbow to the head.
Korppila tries to get the hooks in deep but Shredder pushed the leg off.
Korppila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shredder has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shredder defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder is trying to stand back up.
Korppila throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Korppila looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shredder is controlling Korppila 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Shredder is sitting in close to Korppila's body. Korppila has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shredder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shredder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Korppila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Korppila!
Tom Korppila managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 677 p4p, 707 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 49 p4p, 52 weight class). Kock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I will axe kick you, and I am not careful.. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Kock scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kock punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodrigues with a body shot.
Kock defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Kock throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodrigues lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigues thinking.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Kock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock misses with a body punch
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
A left lands for Kock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Rodrigues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
Kock digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Kock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Rodrigues shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kock eats them both and turns towards Rodrigues to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kock is rocked!
Rodrigues sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock thinks about the counter body kick.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Kock.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Kock.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Kock's head back.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a good, hard body kick but Rodrigues shrugs it off.
Kock slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Kock.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rodrigues cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues gets through Kock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kock tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock lands a body shot.
Kock misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kock.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodrigues motions for Kock to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Rodrigues backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kock checks it well.
A jab from Kock finds it's way through Rodrigues's defenses.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Kock avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Kock slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kock on the side of the head.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodrigues.
Kock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Kock's corner calls for a 1-2. Kock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Kock scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues motions for Kock to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kock. That did some damage!
Kock defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Kock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Kock tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodrigues's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock lands with an overhand left.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A shot to the body from Rodrigues misses
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Kock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Kock tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock works Rodrigues's body with a nice hook.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kock.
Kock lands with a right to the head.
Kock has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Kock pushes him off.
Kock misses with a double jab
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rodrigues counter with a right hand.
Kock scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodrigues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Kock misses
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Kock 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Kock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Kock avoids them all with ease.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kock 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kings (ranked 634 p4p, 782 weight class) and Putte Ro (ranked 47 p4p, 60 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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27
145
10 - 4 - 0 |
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139
11 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Kings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Putte Ro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ro checks a leg kick nicely.
Ro scores with a jab. Kings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ro moves away from the strike by Kings.
Kings misses with an uppercut. Ro saw that one coming.
Ro throws an overhand right that lands on Kings's shoulder, as Kings tries to avoid the shot.
Ro misses with a hook.
Kings motions for Ro to come forward. Kings throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kings misses the jab.
Ro with the counter takedown but Kings avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kings at a distance.
Ro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ro walks into a left hand.
Ro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Ro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ro dodges the punch combination from Kings.
Ro cracks Kings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kings staying out of range there.
Kings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kings throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ro.
Kings thows a leg kick but Ro checks it
so Ro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ro landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ro trying to mount his opponent but Kings defends it.
Ro thows a huge punch but Kings dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings is staying active underneath Ro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kings is looking for a sweep. Ro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kings has hold of Ro's hands but Ro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Ro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kings wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kings tries to get to full guard but Ro has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Ro uses his free foot to push down on Kings's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kings.
Kings bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Putte Ro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ro moves in looking to clinch but Kings pushes him off.
Kings throws a hook but Ro avoids it easily.
Kings throws a lazy head kick
and Ro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kings won't be happy with that.
Ro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kings will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kings is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ro connects with a decent elbow.
Kings tries to bench press Ro off him but Ro keeps the position.
Kings is working hard here to advance position.
Kings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ro keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Putte Ro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings advances position into side control!
Ro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kings.
Kings looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ro sneaks back into half guard.
Kings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings wants to pass the guard but Ro is defending well.
Ro trying to hold on to Kings's head to control him but Kings postures up.
Kings is trying to control. Ro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ro working a defensive guard here.
Ro pulls Kings in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kings is looking to improve his position.
Ro working over Kings with some ground and pound. Kings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Ro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Ro sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kings haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kings is looking for a sweep. Ro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
Kings trying to control here.
Ro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kings defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Ro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
Kings misses with a hook. Ro ducked under it nicely.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Ro scores with a takedown into Kings's guard.
Kings keeping full guard, as Ro tries to pass.
Ro slips nicely into half guard.
Kings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro pushing down on Kings's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings trying to hold on to Ro's head to control him but Ro postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ro in particular looking to stall.
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ro pulls his head out easily.
Ro content to control rather than advance.
Kings is staying active underneath Ro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kings looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kings taking some punishment here, with Ro in his half guard.
Ro drops an elbow to the side of Kings's head.
Kings is looking to improve his position.
Kings won't allow Ro to pass to mount.
Ro not doing much here.
Ro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Ro sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Ro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings is looking for a sweep. Ro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ro slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ro lands a nice short elbow.
Ro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kings trying to hold on to Ro's head to control him but Ro postures up.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Ro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kings!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ro with good strikes from the mount here!
Kings bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ro managing to control the position.
Kings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putte Ro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kings throws an elbow that misses. Ro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kings's guard. Nice move by Ro!
And that's the end of the fight!
Putte Ro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Putte Ro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koos Van Asch (ranked 270 p4p, 1405 weight class) and Keenwah Granes (ranked 17 p4p, 105 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Granes's choice of entrance music: æ•¢ä¸æ•¢. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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32
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30
140
21 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keenwah Granes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Granes takes one on the button.
Granes darts in and clinches Van Asch up against the cage.
Granes missing with knees to the body.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Granes.
Van Asch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granes or not.
Van Asch digs a right hand underneath Granes's ribcage. Granes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Granes jumps guard and drags Van Asch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Asch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Asch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes gets back to full guard.
Van Asch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granes on the ground.
Granes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Asch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Granes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Asch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Asch trying to control the position from guard on top but Granes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes is trying to control the position but Van Asch postures up.
Van Asch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Granes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granes 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Granes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Granes throws a leg kick
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granes throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Granes.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Granes saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granes doesn't seem phased though.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Granes moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Granes moves out of range.
Granes misses with a looping right.
Van Asch takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granes connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Granes misses the target.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Granes takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch throws a counter high kick but Granes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van Asch tries to land a body kick
and Granes counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Granes scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
Granes cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Granes.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Granes throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granes jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Van Asch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Granes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Granes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Asch lands a shot to the body.
Van Asch tries to break free but Granes pushes him back against the cage.
Van Asch prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Asch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Asch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Granes misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Granes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Asch is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Granes lands a leg kick that knocks Van Asch off balance momentarily.
Granes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
Granes throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
Van Asch blocks a low kick nicely.
Granes with a hook.
Granes misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a body kick.
Granes lands an overhand right.
Granes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Granes looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Granes moved out of range.
Granes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Granes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Asch doesn't seem phased though.
Van Asch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Granes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
A leg kick checked by Granes.
Granes has closed the distance and engaged Van Asch in a clinch.
Van Asch blocks an uppercut.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Asch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graness head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes looking for a takedown.
Granes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Asch.
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Granes misses its intended target.
Van Asch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Granes just manages to avoid it.
Van Asch blocks a leg kick.
Van Asch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granes.
Granes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Granes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Granes.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Granes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granes down.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Granes.
Granes dips to his left and cracks Van Asch with an uppercut!
Van Asch thumps Granes with a low kick.
Granes misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Granes was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Granes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Granes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenwah Granes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Granes.
Van Asch moves out of range as Granes strikes.
Granes misses with a head kick.
Granes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granes moves away.
Granes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Granes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch 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!
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granes counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Granes misses.
Granes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Granes lands a jab to the nose.
Van Asch scores with a head kick.
Van Asch throws a wild body kick that Granes sees coming a mile off.
Van Asch takes a swing at Granes's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granes throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Granes tries a low kick but Van Asch avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keenwah Granes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Granes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Asch tries to avoid it but Granes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Asch to the ground. Van Asch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Granes saw that one coming.
Granes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Asch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Granes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Jab, jab by Granes - just one landing.
That kick from Granes tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenwah Granes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
Granes misses with a left hand
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Granes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Granes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granes misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Granes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Asch is able to avoid easily.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Granes throws a leg kick but Van Asch moved away.
Granes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Asch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Granes feints the counter takedown.
Granes lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch moves out of range as Granes strikes.
Nice jab there from Van Asch.
Granes misses with a low kick as Van Asch jumps back.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Granes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Granes missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch scores with a jab. Granes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Asch takes a swing at Granes's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Granes misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granes feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Granes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Granes.
Van Asch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenwah Granes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses
and Granes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granes connects with a crisp jab.
Granes with a nice cross.
Granes shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Asch misses its target.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenwah Granes.
Granes misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Granes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granes throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch throws a hook but Granes blocks it.
Granes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Granes.
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Granes's leg. Granes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch throws a poor cross that misses
and Granes counters with a one-two to the body.
Granes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch fails to land with a series of punches.
Granes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Granes scores with a jab.
Granes scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Granes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Granes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Asch's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keenwah Granes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Granes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 329 p4p, 239 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 45 p4p, 35 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah - Rev Theory. Spratt has chosen Fit But You Know It as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drake staying out of range there.
Spratt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spratt misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Drake tries for a takedown but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
Spratt throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spratt can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Spratt throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Spratt is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Spratt's guard.
Drake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt looking for a sweep. Not yet Spratt, not yet.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Spratt is retaining full guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spratt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Spratt has wrist control.
Spratt keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spratt is staying active underneath Drake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spratt trying to control from the bottom.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt wants to get back to full guard.
Spratt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Spratt is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drake lands a nice short elbow.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Spratt's hands, connecting with Spratt's forehead.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drake is looking to stall here but Spratt recovers full guard.
Drake is in close to Spratt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spratt is pulling down on Drake's head to control his posture.
Drake works over Spratt with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Spratt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spratt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Spratt has wrist control.
Spratt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spratt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spratt defends well and Drake ends up having to push Spratt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Spratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Spratt scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
Spratt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Spratt moved out of range.
Spratt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spratts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
Spratt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spratt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake lands a jab to the head.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spratt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spratt.
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spratt swivels and escapes.
Spratt looks to land a combination. Drake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Spratt.
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Drake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spratt lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Spratt blocks a jab.
Drake misses with a combination
and Spratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spratt works the jab nicely.
Spratt cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 Drake is rocked!
Spratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spratt fakes the body blow, causing Drake to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Drake goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Spratt!
A very excited looking Jack Spratt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 186 p4p, 454 weight class) and Spencer Williams (ranked 14 p4p, 30 weight class). Spencer Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Williams!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
Williams's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Hohenthal blocking some punches.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams prevents Hohenthal from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hohenthal prevents a body shot from Williams.
Hohenthal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Hohenthal controls the action.
Hohenthal misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohenthal controlling the pace.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is looking to control Hohenthal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hohenthal seems content to control.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Hohenthal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams tries to lock up and control but Hohenthal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hohenthal controlling from mount.
Williams wants to hold on but Hohenthal pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands a nice shot to the head.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Hohenthal lands a big elbow.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Hohenthal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hohenthal controlling his opponent.
Hohenthal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Hohenthal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams can't escape the position.
Hohenthal looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Hohenthal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hohenthal shoots and misses
and Hohenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Hohenthal steps away.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
Hohenthal wants to clinch.
Spencer Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Williams's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohenthal pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Hohenthal advances to half guard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hohenthal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hohenthal's back!
Hohenthal is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hohenthal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williams throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hohenthal!
Williams trying to control.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams has the hooks in. Hohenthal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Hohenthal is defending it well.
Hohenthal tries to escape the position.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling well, preventing Hohenthal from escaping the position.
Williams keeps control of the position easily here as Hohenthal tries to buck him off.
Hohenthal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hohenthal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Williams.
Williams is trying to stick to Hohenthal's back but Hohenthal is turning into Williams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Williams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Hohenthal off the cage and back into range.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spencer Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Hohenthal off the cage and back into range.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Williams connects with a jab.
Hohenthal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.
Williams leaves Hohenthal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hohenthal's hands.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Hohenthal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Hohenthal's head back.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal misses with a two punch combination.
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 shot to the body from Hohenthal misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams lands with a straight right. Hohenthal didn't see that one coming.
Hohenthal misses with a straight right.
Jab from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Hohenthal doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hohenthal.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Hohenthal's side.
Hohenthal walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws out a counter right but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Williams.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Hohenthal's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams with a hook.
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Williams really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Hohenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Hohenthal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hohenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hohenthal lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Hohenthal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hohenthal breaks the clinch.
Williams scores with the left hand. Hohenthal knows he should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hohenthal gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hohenthal throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hohenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Hohenthal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Williams throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal walks into a jab.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a jab to the nose.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Williams dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch combination from Hohenthal misses.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams with a hook.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Hohenthal's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams thumps Hohenthal with a low kick.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams sizes up Hohenthal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Hohenthal had a free shot at his head there.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Williams.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hohenthal.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hohenthal avoids them all with ease.
Spencer Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohenthal looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Hohenthal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Hohenthal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams is rocked!
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohenthal.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal working aggressively here.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hohenthal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal working hard to break the clinch.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Hohenthal has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Hohenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hohenthal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hohenthal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spencer Williams.
I think Williams 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Williams!
Spencer Williams is the new bantamweight champion!
Spencer Williams took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'ez for me, last time I was drunk'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Libor Lunak (ranked 365 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Tau Masunwendinghamar (ranked 21 p4p, 68 weight class). Masunwendinghamar has chosen What You Gonna Do as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Masunwendinghamar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lunak drops his hands momentarily and Masunwendinghamar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
We've been told by Lunak's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masunwendinghamar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lunak.
It seemed like Masunwendinghamar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masunwendinghamar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lunak.
Lunak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lunak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masunwendinghamar throws out the jab.
Lunak darts in trying to clinch
and Lunak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lunak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masunwendinghamar 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.
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab but it's blocked by Lunak.
Masunwendinghamar lands a lovely overhand right.
Masunwendinghamar misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Lunak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Masunwendinghamar misses.
Lunak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lunak.
A big right from Masunwendinghamar misses.
Lunak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar's corner calls for a 1-2. Masunwendinghamar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Libor Lunak's cut is getting worse.
Masunwendinghamar sends Lunak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masunwendinghamar is motioning to the referee to let Lunak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lunak is rocked!
Lunak ducks under a wild hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Lunak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Lunak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Masunwendinghamar misses.
Lunak quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lunak seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Lunak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lunak, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Masunwendinghamar.
A big left from Lunak misses.
Masunwendinghamar 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.
Masunwendinghamar throws an off balance right hand
and Masunwendinghamar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masunwendinghamar missing with a left hand there. Lunak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masunwendinghamar lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lunak - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Masunwendinghamar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tau Masunwendinghamar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 48 p4p, 546 weight class) and Rock Romero (ranked 7 p4p, 76 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kosmanov's head backwards.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Kosmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Romero 's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero scores with a one two! Kosmanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kosmanov throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Kosmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Kosmanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kosmanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the head.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
As Romero tries to get set, Kosmanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero slips under a jab.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kosmanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Romero lands with a straight right. Kosmanov didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Romero .
Romero 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov connects with a looping right hand.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rock Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the body.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Romero throws out a counter right but Kosmanov avoids it with no problem.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Kosmanov scores with a body shot.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero lands the left hand.
A big right from Romero misses.
Jab from Kosmanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a head shot.
Kosmanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero clobbers Kosmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kosmanov is rocked!
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Oh Kosmanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero fakes the body blow, causing Kosmanov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kosmanov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Romero !
Rock Romero is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Rock Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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FIGHT
RATING
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