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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 2946 p4p, 4918 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 347 p4p, 469 weight class). Wolf-Fang comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Give It All. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf-Fang shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf-Fang is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolf-Fang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf-Fang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolf-Fang is looking to score with low kicks.
Banner throws out a counter right but Wolf-Fang avoids it with no problem.
Wolf-Fang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang gets a clinch.
Banner jumps guard but Wolf-Fang stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wolf-Fang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf-Fang throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Banner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf-Fang jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolf-Fang is looking to clinch.
Banner tries to counter with a clinch but Wolf-Fang shakes him off and moves away.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Wolf-Fang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf-Fang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf-Fang is looking to wear down Banner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Wolf-Fang misses
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
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!
Wolf-Fang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolf-Fang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banner momentarily.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a leg kick but Banner saw it coming and moves away.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Banner throws out a counter right but Wolf-Fang avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolf-Fang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang throws a leg kick
and Banner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banner .
Banner manages to pull guard.
Banner seems keen to control Wolf-Fang's posture.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Wolf-Fang from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf-Fang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Wolf-Fang pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf-Fang is aware though and is defending well.
Banner keeping full guard, as Wolf-Fang tries to pass.
Wolf-Fang looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banner wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
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 Yamcha Wolf-Fang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf-Fang. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Banner blocks the leg kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf-Fang tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf-Fang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang lands with a slapping head kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the body
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner blocks a head kick by Wolf-Fang.
Banner wants to counter with a clinch but Wolf-Fang pushes him away.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner checks the leg kick.
Wolf-Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner throws out a leg kick but Wolf-Fang moves out of range and Banner only half commits.
It looked like Wolf-Fang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf-Fang. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf-Fang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner shapes to counter with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banner .
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Wolf-Fang slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Wolf-Fang misses
and Banner counters with a low kick, right behind Wolf-Fang 's knee.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolf-Fang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf-Fang misses the target.
As Wolf-Fang backs off Banner throws a huge counter combo but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it all.
Wolf-Fang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolf-Fang staying out of range there.
Wolf-Fang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf-Fang.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf-Fang swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang throws a combination that misses
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf-Fang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf-Fang throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolf-Fang!
Wolf-Fang lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner lands a head kick!
Wolf-Fang tried to score with a low kick but Banner checks it.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Banner thuds his right hand into Wolf-Fang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Wolf-Fang had a free shot at his head there.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a sloppy body shot
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
Banner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf-Fang motions for Banner to come forward. Wolf-Fang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf-Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolf-Fang throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banner clinches up with Wolf-Fang and pushes him back against the cage.
Banner has Wolf-Fang pressed against the cage, preventing Wolf-Fang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch.
Banner has Wolf-Fang pressed against the cage, preventing Wolf-Fang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf-Fang tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf-Fang backwards.
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banner is trying to control the position but Wolf-Fang postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Wolf-Fang from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wolf-Fang uses it to pass to side control.
Wolf-Fang lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner parries the strikes from Wolf-Fang easily there. Wolf-Fang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolf-Fang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner parries the strikes from Wolf-Fang easily there. Wolf-Fang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Banner is controlling his arm.
Wolf-Fang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banner 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wolf-Fang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wolf-Fang easily slips into full mount!
Banner can't escape the position.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf-Fang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang is controlling the pace.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf-Fang stalling.
Wolf-Fang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamont Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf-Fang blocks the strikes from Banner .
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yamcha Wolf-Fang.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf-Fang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
After winning the bout, Yamcha Wolf-Fang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Rocky (ranked 2143 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 261 p4p, 451 weight class). Billy Riley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Rocky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocky connects with a jab.
Rocky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riley has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Rocky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocky.
Rocky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocky lands a head shot.
Rocky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Rocky crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley wants to control but Rocky postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is holding Rocky down, trying to stall.
Rocky lands some shots froms side control.
Riley is trying to improve his position.
Rocky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
Rocky working away.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking for a sweep but Rocky has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rocky prevents Riley from getting the reversal.
Riley regains half guard.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Riley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocky is aware though and is defending well.
Rocky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riley wants to improve his position but instead Rocky has moved into half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Rocky has control of the leg.
Riley is controlling Rocky's trapped leg to prevent Rocky from advancing to side control.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Riley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocky is working away from the top position though.
Riley tries to roll over but Rocky keeps him under control.
Rocky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riley defending well though.
Rocky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Rocky eventually gives up the hold.
Rocky is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riley is on top in guard.
Riley forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.
Rocky is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
Rocky looking for submissions off his back.
Rocky tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Rocky trying to control but Riley postures up.
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riley tries to pass to full mount but Rocky defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rocky's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rocky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Riley tries to pull guard but Rocky won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Rocky has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Rocky working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Riley's head.
Rocky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rocky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Come on Rocky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries to pull guard but Rocky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocky.
Rocky lands with a light punch inside.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocky walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Rocky scores with a four punch combination!
Rocky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocky scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley is trying to pull guard but Rocky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rocky lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Riley goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Rocky in side control.
 Riley is rocked!
 It looks like Billy Riley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Rocky finish him?
Rocky tries to advance to mount but Riley denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riley seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocky controlling the action here.
Riley is staying active underneath Rocky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Rocky sits in half guard.
Riley is trying to maintain the position but Rocky is very close to passing his half guard.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley trying to control from the bottom.
Rocky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocky pulls his head out easily.
Rocky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Rocky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley is staying active underneath Rocky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riley gets full guard.
Apollo Rocky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocky has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley is pulling down on Rocky's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocky, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Rocky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Rocky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Riley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Rocky.
Rocky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocky lands with a hook. Riley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocky.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rocky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocky obliges.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Rocky jumps guard and drags Riley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rocky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley wants to control from the top but Rocky keeps moving.
Rocky wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocky working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley is pushing down on Rocky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocky is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Apollo Rocky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
Rocky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocky is retaining full guard.
Rocky working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Riley advances to half guard.
Riley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Rocky actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
My spies in Sprawl N Brawl inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley passes to full mount!
Rocky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Riley.
Riley seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rocky is holding on tight.
Riley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Riley wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rocky is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Rocky is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Riley trying to control but Rocky is having none of it.
BOOM! Riley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rocky tries to lock up and control but Riley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riley with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Riley tries to control but Rocky wriggling away.
Riley prevents Rocky from getting the reversal.
Rocky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billy Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Apollo Rocky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Rocky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Apollo Rocky waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 1506 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Michael Fochi (ranked 207 p4p, 239 weight class). Michael Fochi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Fochi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fochi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fochi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice hook to Fochi's body. Fochi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Fochi.
It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Fochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khrapov Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Fochi throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Fochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khrapov Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Fochi misses the shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr instigates a clinch.
Khrapov Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fochi is not content to let Khrapov Jr control the position.
Khrapov Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Khrapov Jr working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fochi tries to improve position but can't.
Khrapov Jr trying to control the position but Fochi is working away.
Fochi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Khrapov Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Fochi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Khrapov Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Fochi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fochi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khrapov Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Khrapov Jr is working Fochi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fochi is rocked!
Khrapov Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fochi keeps working.
Fochi is still in real trouble! Can Khrapov Jr finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr lands a strong strike to the head of Fochi. That's dazed him! Khrapov Jr looking to finish here. Fochi is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Khrapov Jr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Khrapov Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 1746 p4p, 1334 weight class) and Ben Reed (ranked 209 p4p, 167 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Kicklighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Reed misses.
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Kicklighter digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Kicklighter off balance momentarily.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Reed slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a series of punches but Kicklighter avoids them all with ease.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kicklighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kicklighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kicklighter lands with a hook. Reed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back to recover.
Kicklighter clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Kicklighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reed avoids it.
Kicklighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
Reed is working Kicklighter over against the cage.
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Reed misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kicklighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Kicklighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kicklighter throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicklighter defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a hook.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reed.
A head kick misses from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed jabs at Kicklighter's body.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicklighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick.
Kicklighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed lands the left hand.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kicklighter under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicklighter momentarily.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a right and a left that Kicklighter avoids nicely.
Kicklighter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Reed defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter scoring well with a low kick there.
Kicklighter throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Kicklighter's ribs.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter closes the distance and clinches.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kicklighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kicklighter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kicklighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Kicklighter off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Kicklighter sees coming a mile off.
Kicklighter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Kicklighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kicklighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
Kicklighter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kicklighter forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicklighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicklighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicklighter keeps control of Reed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Reed working aggressively here.
Kicklighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kicklighter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Kicklighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
A short right from Kicklighter on the inside.
Kicklighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Kicklighter forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
Kicklighter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed moves forwards but Kicklighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed throws a push kick but Kicklighter slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kicklighter with a body shot.
Kicklighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed throws a fast counter high kick but Kicklighter manages to duck under it in time.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
That kick from Kicklighter tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Kicklighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kicklighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kicklighter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Kicklighter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Kicklighter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed walks into a jab.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Kicklighter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Reed backs away, Kicklighter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kicklighter throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Reed.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Kicklighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Kicklighter's head.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Reed connects with a right hand. Kicklighter shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kicklighter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed lands a jab.
Reed takes one on the button.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed tests Kicklighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed misses with a hook. Kicklighter ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with the body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kicklighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reed is rocked!
Kicklighter moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Kicklighter tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kicklighter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Kicklighter.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kicklighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinicius Kicklighter.
I think Kicklighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Vinicius Kicklighter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kratos Karumaa (ranked 270 p4p, 611 weight class) and Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 23 p4p, 53 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karumaa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MINK'S - Le Gars Là Est Laid . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kratos Karumaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Karumaa's ribs.
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karumaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karumaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karumaa scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karumaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karumaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Karumaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Karumaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Akhtankhanov's leg but Akhtankhanov calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick.
Karumaa with a hook.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination. Karumaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karumaa throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karumaa with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that Karumaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Karumaa also avoids with ease.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
Karumaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karumaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Akhtankhanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Karumaa avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karumaa under the eye.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karumaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Karumaa moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Karumaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice combination. Karumaa backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa connects with a right hand. Akhtankhanov shakes it off.
Karumaa moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Karumaa misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karumaa takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karumaa misses the body punch
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Karumaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Karumaa's head back.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Karumaa misses.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Karumaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karumaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov tests Karumaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karumaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akhtankhanov at a distance.
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Karumaa with a series of wild strikes but Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karumaa misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa is looking to land body kicks.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Karumaa misses.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Karumaa's leg but Karumaa calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Karumaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Karumaa tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karumaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Karumaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karumaa lands a jab to Akhtankhanov's midsection.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Karumaa's leg but Karumaa calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov feints a jab promting Karumaa to slip. Akhtankhanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karumaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karumaa checks it well.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karumaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Karumaa backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
letting Akhtankhanov counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Karumaa avoids them all with ease.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Karumaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Karumaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karumaa in his tracks.
Karumaa cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karumaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Karumaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karumaa misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Karumaa misses.
Kratos Karumaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kratos Karumaa.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 425 p4p, 526 weight class) and Gotan Wasselach (ranked 62 p4p, 79 weight class). Wasselach is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Time Is On My Side by Maze. Gotan Wasselach acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasselach slips a straight right by Hunt.
Wasselach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Wasselach throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Wasselach connects with a single shot there.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wasselach! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Wasselach.
Wasselach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasselach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Wasselach moved out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wasselach.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasselach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Wasselach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been informed that Wasselach 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.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Wasselach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wasselach backwards.
A short left from Wasselach.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Wasselach lands an uppercut.
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
Wasselach blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries to work over Wasselach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Wasselach misses with the head strike.
Wasselach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasselach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wasselach.
Wasselach only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunt swings for the body but Wasselach moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Wasselach. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Wasselach counters with a nice uppercut.
Wasselach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wasselach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasselach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wasselach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wasselach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Wasselach.
Wasselach breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Wasselach jumps back.
Wasselach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wasselach lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range.
It seemed like Wasselach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasselach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wasselach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wasselach with a nice cross.
That's four 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!
Wasselach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasselach lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Wasselach.
Wasselach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasselach.
Wasselach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wasselach keeps the fight on the outside.
Wasselach lands with a cross.
Wasselach misses the shot to the body.
Hunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Wasselach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt tests Wasselach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt checks a low kick from Wasselach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gotan Wasselach will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Wasselach connects with a single shot there.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wasselach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Wasselach counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt gets through Wasselach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Wasselach throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach.
Wasselach displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Wasselach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt is leaning against Wasselach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wasselach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt pushes Wasselach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wasselach.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt misses with an elbow over the top.
Wasselach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasselach is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt lands an elbow just above Wasselach 's eye.
It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Wasselach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries a body shot but Wasselach blocks it.
Wasselach blocking some punches.
Wasselach tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Wasselach back against the cage.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Wasselach pushes him off.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Wasselach pushes him off.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Wasselach moved out of range nicely.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wasselach throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Wasselach's head.
Wasselach throws a one two combo.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Wasselach keeps it at a distance.
Wasselach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wasselach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wasselach.
Wasselach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Wasselach.
Wasselach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range.
Wasselach replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
Wasselach misses the shot to the body.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Wasselach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasselach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Wasselach with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt feints and then cracks Wasselach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wasselach down.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach.
Wasselach throws a counter combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Wasselach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wasselach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt digs a good hook to Wasselach's body.
Wasselach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasselach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt misses the jab.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt darts in and clinches Wasselach up against the cage.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Wasselach.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wasselach manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Wasselach sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wasselach.
Wasselach pushes Hunt away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wasselach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Wasselach counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wasselach circles away quickly and effectively.
Wasselach checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Wasselach misses.
Wasselach lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Wasselach just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Wasselach counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Wasselach gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Wasselach.
Wasselach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wasselach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Wasselach works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but Wasselach blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Wasselach as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wasselach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasselach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wasselach tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wasselach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Wasselach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wasselach can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wasselach avoids it.
Wasselach tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wasselach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wasselach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wasselach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wasselach.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasselach tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Wasselach back against the cage.
Wasselach lands a nice uppercut.
Wasselach lands with a left to the head.
Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Wasselach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasselach misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wasselach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Wasselach loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wasselach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wasselach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wasselach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Wasselach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wasselach.
Wasselach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Wasselach throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasselach throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Wasselach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Wasselach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wasselach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasselach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gotan Wasselach.
I think Wasselach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gotan Wasselach!
Gotan Wasselach thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Zhdanov (ranked 563 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Patrick Kearney (ranked 71 p4p, 119 weight class). Zhdanov comes to the cage accompanied by Малиновая Лада (Raspberry Lada) by Gayazov$ Brother$. Patrick Kearney will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Zhdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kearney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhdanov.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kearney scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Kearney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhdanov scores with a jab to the body.
Zhdanov swings widly with a right hand
and Kearney counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhdanov.
Kearney throws a hook to the side of Zhdanov's head but Zhdanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhdanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kearney takes a swing at Zhdanov's ribcage but misses.
Kearney takes a swing at Zhdanov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kearney needs to keep his hands up - Zhdanov had a free shot at his head there.
Zhdanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kearney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kearney scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Zhdanov misses.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kearney scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov wants to clinch.
Kearney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov tries to clinch there but Kearney circles away.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Kearney blocks it.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Kearney cracks a nice hook into Zhdanov's ribs.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhdanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhdanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kearney has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhdanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Kearney misses.
Kearney slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhdanov misses with a hook. Kearney ducked under it nicely.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kearney lands a two punch combo.
Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Kearney cracks Zhdanov with a hook to the temple - Zhdanov is on wobbly legs here! Kearney swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Zhdanov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kearney wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Kearney!
A relieved looking Patrick Kearney thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 200 p4p, 397 weight class) and Hideki Nakamura (ranked 28 p4p, 54 weight class). Morrison comes into the arena with Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Nakamura misses with the body kick
and Morrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Nakamura seems keen to control Morrison's posture.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Nakamura pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura pushes Morrison off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nakamura catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Nakamura misses
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Morrison jabs at Nakamura's body.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison continues to stall.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura wants to counter with a clinch but Morrison pushes him away.
Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morrison walks into a jab.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a jab.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nakamura sprawls and moves away.
Nakamura takes one on the button.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morrison duly obliges.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morrison if he has to take too many more of those.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Morrison should have avoided that one.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morrison slips a jab from Nakamura.
Morrison throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Morrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Nakamura throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Morrison moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Morrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but Morrison checks it.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Morrison slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Nakamura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Morrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakamura doesn't seem phased though.
Nakamura lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Morrison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakamura should have avoided that one.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrison. That snapped Nakamura's head back.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Morrison looking to score a takedown here. Nakamura is defending well but Morrison drives through and ends up in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Nakamura throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Nakamura connects with the punch.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morrison takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Nakamura.
Morrison lands a two punch combo.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Morrison tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakamura cracks Morrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Nakamura with the inside leg kick.
Nakamura scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison scores with a jab 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!
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakamura momentarily.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Morrison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Morrison lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Morrison takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Morrison.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Morrison.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
After winning the bout, Frank Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Blaydes (ranked 196 p4p, 400 weight class) and Valen Dreth (ranked 27 p4p, 64 weight class). Blaydes's entrance music is Black Sunshine - White Zombie. A fine choice. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blaydes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dreth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaydes is holding on to half guard well.
Blaydes wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blaydes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaydes has wrist control.
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.
Dreth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth gets caught napping as Blaydes dives in and scores a takedown. Dreth manages to retain guard.
Blaydes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dreth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blaydes has managed to get both his arms back between Dreth's legs - danger averted.
Blaydes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
Blaydes content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Dreth is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dreth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blaydes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaydes looks for the body kick but Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blaydes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes controlling the action here.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaydes trying to mount his opponent but Dreth defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth wants to control the action here but instead Blaydes manages to pass to full mount!
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 Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dreth throws a series of punches but Blaydes avoids them all with ease.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the head.
Dreth fails to land the takedown.
A low kick lands for Blaydes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dreth or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaydes, which made it look bad.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but Blaydes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscar Blaydes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blaydes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
Blaydes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Dreth misses.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreth blocks a leg kick.
And Dreth tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Dreth as Blaydes shoots in.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blaydes scores with a spinning back kick!
Dreth cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Nice straight punches there by Blaydes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blaydes misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Blaydes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes throws a leg kick that misses.
Blaydes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dreth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dreth working a defensive guard here.
Blaydes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dreth working for a triangle but Blaydes defends it easily.
Blaydes postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Blaydes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaydes postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes cracks a nice hook into Dreth's ribs.
Dreth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blaydes staying out of range there.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Dreth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to wear down Dreth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaydes is defended easily by Dreth.
Blaydes dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Dreth lands a nice looking body kick.
Blaydes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dreth's waist but Dreth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blaydes off to one side.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dreth scores with the left hand. Blaydes knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dreth misses with an uppercut
and Blaydes counters with a head kick. That will keep Dreth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blaydes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dreth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blaydes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blaydes scoring with some ground and pound.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
Blaydes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blaydes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dreth trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaydes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blaydes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dreth but Dreth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Dreth shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Dreth misses.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaydes shoots for a double leg takedown but Dreth sprawls well. He's pushed Blaydes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth misses the jab.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaydes or perhaps it was just good defense by Dreth, which made it look bad.
Dreth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blaydes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Blaydes blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blaydes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dreth on the side of the head.
Blaydes is looking to chop away at Dreth's legs.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dreth.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaydes darts in looking for a takedown but Dreth gets double underhooks and turns Blaydes into the cage.
Blaydes lands a shoulder strike.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dreth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dreth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaydes prevents it.
Dreth lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dreth prevents Blaydes from improving his position.
Blaydes is looking to control Dreth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaydes avoid being mounted?
Blaydes has a hand on Dreth's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dreth takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes tries to lock up and control but Dreth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blaydes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dreth.
Blaydes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dreth's lack of action.
Blaydes keeping hold of Dreth's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valen Dreth.
I think Dreth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 216 p4p, 217 weight class) and Ilari Rahamies (ranked 21 p4p, 22 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Fisher has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Fisher seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class 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 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher misses with a left hand
enabling Rahamies to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rahamies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Fisher's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Rahamies is predictable there
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick.
Rahamies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rahamies lands a leg kick that knocks Fisher off balance momentarily.
Rahamies works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
Rahamies misses with a left hand
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahamies throws a sloppy head kick
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fisher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahamies falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahamies misses with the body kick
and Fisher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahamies struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher gets through Rahamies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Rahamies misses.
Fisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahamies.
Fisher misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rahamies to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies swings widly with a right hand
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies closes the distance but Fisher moves to the side
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Some wild striking there from Rahamies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rahamies throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fisher counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahamies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fisher has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fisher and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rahamies scores with a nice right hand.
Rahamies rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahamies scores with a shot to the side of Fisher's head.
Rahamies breaks the clinch.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 John Fisher will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rahamies needs to keep his hands up - Fisher had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Fisher as he connects with a hook.
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
Fisher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fisher slips a jab from Rahamies.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rahamies throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rahamies! Fisher lets Rahamies back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rahamies is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher 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.
Rahamies counters with a body kick.
Rahamies is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?
John Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Rahamies.
Rahamies seems to have recovered his senses.
Rahamies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Fisher is rocked!
Nice body punch from Rahamies.
Oh Fisher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahamies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a hook
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisher seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahamies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher.
Donk. Rahamies catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
Rahamies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fisher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rahamies! Fisher lets Rahamies back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies scores with a punch to the head.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher is looking to counter punch.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Rahamies throws a leg kick
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahamies lands with an overhand left.
Rahamies thows a leg kick but Fisher checks it
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahamies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisher is looking to counter punch.
Rahamies scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies moves away from the strike by Fisher.
Rahamies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahamies falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fisher counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Rahamies
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Rahamies.
A little feinted left hand from Fisher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Rahamies, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws out a powerful jab.
Fisher throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Fisher finds it's way through Rahamies's defenses.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahamies tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Rahamies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
Rahamies was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fisher lands a big uppercut and Rahamies crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rahamies looks OK. Fisher waves Rahamies back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rahamies slips under a jab from Fisher.
Ilari Rahamies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahamies switches off momentarily and Fisher cracks him with a monster right hand! Rahamies topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Fisher dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Fisher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fisher!
An out of breath John Fisher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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