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HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Evangelista (ranked 5439 p4p, 2677 weight class) and Andre Driver (ranked 312 p4p, 182 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Evangelista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Driver!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evangelista catches Driver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping body kick lands there for Evangelista.
Driver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Driver misses.
Driver works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Bruno Evangelista has been cut.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Evangelista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Evangelista misses
and Driver counters with a crisp right that sends Evangelista to the canvas! Driver follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Driver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andre Driver made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caiden Banks (ranked 4170 p4p, 4163 weight class) and Kadyn Mercer (ranked 322 p4p, 323 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caiden Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kadyn Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer pushes Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks pulls guard effortlessly.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banks controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mercer stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banks has managed to clinch.
Banks jumps guard.
Banks looking for subs off his back but Mercer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Mercer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercer is looking to advance position but Banks won't allow it.
Mercer prevents Banks from improving his position.
Mercer is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mercer to get the leverage.
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to get back to full guard.
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Banks gets full guard.
Banks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mercer stacks Banks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mercer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks wants to control but Mercer postures up.
Banks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mercer is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caiden Banks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Banks looking to control but Mercer passes into half guard.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
Banks moves into full guard.
Mercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Mercer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banks's guard.
Mercer wants to take a breather but Banks is having none of it.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Mercer wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banks tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banks pulls guard.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mercer passes into half guard.
Mercer tries to pass to full mount but Banks defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to sweep but Mercer has passed to side control!
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Banks is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.
Banks prevents Mercer from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is trying to work for a sweep but Mercer has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer controlling his opponent.
Banks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks tries to hold on but Mercer postures up.
Banks is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercer has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks tries to hold on but Mercer pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kadyn Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mercer has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Mercer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks being controlled here, momentarily.
Banks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mercer has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mercer in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Banks wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kadyn Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Banks is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Banks has managed to clinch.
Banks decides to pull guard.
Banks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mercer uses it to pass to side control.
Mercer just content to control the position.
Mercer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Banks is avoiding damage well.
Banks seems a little lost for a moment, as Mercer dominates the positioning.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Banks is trying to work for a sweep but Mercer has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer controlling the pace for now.
Banks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mercer seems content to control.
Banks is looking for a sweep. Mercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mercer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Banks tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kadyn Mercer.
Well Mercer 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadyn Mercer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Hicks (ranked 989 p4p, 1931 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 93 p4p, 171 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lyman Hicks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lyman Hicks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyman Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks lands a body shot.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks scores with a nice right hand.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Hicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
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!
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hicks avoids it.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hicks on the inside.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Jones jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Hicks wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Hicks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Jones throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hicks lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Hicks lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Hicks.
Jones jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hicks lands with a left to the head.
Hicks leaning against his opponent.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
A short uppercut from Hicks.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hicks has his back to the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks takes a shot to the head.
Hicks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Jones clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hicks digs a good hook to Jones's body.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hicks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones slips a straight right by Hicks.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Hicks avoids the damage to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Hicks pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks with a hook.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Hicks.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Hicks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
A left lands for Hicks.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice cross by Hicks.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks slips a straight right by Jones.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks is looking to counter punch.
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Jones slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones clinches.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hicks!
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch position.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
Jones slips a straight right by Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Hicks shakes him off and moves away.
Hicks connects with a single shot there.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Hicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks slips a straight right by Jones.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lyman Hicks made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 1147 p4p, 1737 weight class) and Felipe Couture (ranked 144 p4p, 203 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Dawson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felipe Couture!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dawson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a lazy right hand but Couture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Couture is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but Couture turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dawson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Couture is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dawson to the mat. Dawson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couture can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Dawson has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture passes Dawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couture sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Dawson trying to control but Couture postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Couture tries to pass to full mount but Dawson defends it.
Dawson is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Couture closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couture lands in his opponent's guard.
Dawson is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dawson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Couture passes into side control.
Dawson can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture works to advance to full mount. Dawson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dawson tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that 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.
Dawson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dawson is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture thows a leg kick but Dawson checks it
and Dawson counters with a nice right hand that sends Couture toppling to the canvas! Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dawson finish him?!
 Couture is rocked!
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Muramaki (ranked 475 p4p, 1391 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 70 p4p, 176 weight class). 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haruki Muramaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daxton.
Muramaki cracks Daxton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daxton throws a leg kick that misses.
Daxton slips under a jab from Muramaki.
Muramaki connects with a right hand. Daxton shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Daxton misses
and Muramaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muramaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Daxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Muramaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton ducks under a wild hook from Muramaki.
Daxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Muramaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daxton moves out of range as Muramaki strikes.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muramaki.
Muramaki lands with a cross.
Muramaki misses with a hook.
Muramaki sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Muramaki avoids it this time.
Daxton misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Muramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki looks to land a left hand but Daxton moved out of range nicely.
Daxton tries to counter with a clinch but Muramaki shakes him off and moves away.
Muramaki throws a nice looking combination but Daxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muramaki misses with a looping right.
Daxton tries to counter with a clinch but Muramaki shakes him off and moves away.
Muramaki feints a jab promting Daxton to slip. Muramaki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Daxton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Muramaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muramaki sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Muramaki avoids it this time.
Muramaki throws a hook to the side of Daxton's head but Daxton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Muramaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daxton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muramaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Muramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muramaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Muramaki throws a nice looking combination but Daxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muramaki misses with a hook.
Daxton clinches with his opponent.
Muramaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daxton up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muramaki as Daxton tries to tie him up.
Muramaki is trying to push Daxton away but Daxton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muramaki to keep the fight standing.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Muramaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Muramaki fails to land.
Muramaki breaks the clinch.
Daxton tries to work over Muramaki's front leg with a kick but Muramaki checks it.
Muramaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muramaki.
Daxton wants to counter with a clinch but Muramaki pushes him away.
Muramaki misses with a body shot
and Daxton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daxton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Muramaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daxton.
A little feinted left hand from Muramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Muramaki misses its intended target.
Daxton wants to counter the offense by Muramaki and move into the clinch position.
Muramaki lands with a nice body punch.
Daxton misses with an uppercut. Muramaki saw that one coming.
Muramaki is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Daxton misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Muramaki.
Daxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muramaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Muramaki missing with a left hand there. Daxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muramaki.
Muramaki throws a shot from downtown. Daxton moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Muramaki ducks under a wild hook from Daxton.
No joy there for Muramaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daxton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daxton throws a solid leg kick but Muramaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daxton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton defending well as Muramaki loads up on a big left hand.
Muramaki throws a big shot that misses.
Daxton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muramaki looks to land a combination but Daxton avoids it well.
Daxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muramaki.
Muramaki sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Muramaki avoids it this time.
Daxton misses with a right hand
and Muramaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton is looking to chop away at Muramaki's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton lands with a right hand.
Muramaki misses with an uppercut.
Muramaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Muramaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muramaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muramaki sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Muramaki avoids it this time.
Daxton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muramaki on the side of the head.
Daxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muramaki.
Muramaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daxton moves away from the strike by Muramaki.
Daxton loads up on a big right hand but Muramaki slips the punch.
Daxton throws a chopping leg kick but Muramaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daxton throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Muramaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haruki Muramaki is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muramaki checks a leg kick.
As Daxton looks to move away, Muramaki throws a big counter combo but Daxton just gets out of the way.
Daxton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Muramaki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Muramaki throws an overhand right that lands on Daxton's shoulder, as Daxton tries to avoid the shot.
Muramaki clobbers Daxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muramaki slips a straight right by Daxton.
As Daxton looks to move away, Muramaki throws a big counter combo but Daxton just gets out of the way.
Daxton has managed to clinch.
Muramaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Muramaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Daxton as he connects with a hook.
Muramaki swings for the body but Daxton moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Muramaki does no damage.
Jab from Muramaki.
Daxton misses with a body shot
and Daxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daxton throws a low kick but Muramaki moves out of range easily.
Muramaki throws a jab when Daxton was well out of range.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muramaki.
Muramaki misses with a two punch combination.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Muramaki.
It looked like Muramaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muramaki misses with an uppercut. Daxton saw that one coming.
Daxton swings widly with a right hand
and Muramaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muramaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daxton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daxton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muramaki is out of range.
Muramaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daxton throws a front kick aimed at Muramaki's knee but Muramaki avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Daxton should have avoided that one.
Muramaki loads up on a big right hand but Daxton slips the punch.
Daxton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muramaki, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Muramaki.
Daxton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muramaki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muramaki takes a swing at Daxton's ribcage but misses.
Daxton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daxton misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muramaki misses with a hook. Daxton ducked under it nicely.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muramaki.
Muramaki misses with a double jab
and Daxton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muramaki breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daxton thows a leg kick but Muramaki checks it
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haruki Muramaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muramaki, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haruki Muramaki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe McConnell (ranked 1213 p4p, 1057 weight class) and Charlinho Motosserra (ranked 69 p4p, 58 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlinho Motosserra!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motosserra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motosserra. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Motosserra is avoiding it.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Motosserra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from McConnell. Those never looked like landing.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Motosserra keeps it at a distance.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motosserra.
Motosserra misses with a wild body shot.
McConnell throws a right hand that Motosserra ducks under and follows up with a left that Motosserra also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McConnell wants to clinch.
Motosserra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McConnell quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motosserra seems to be working for a kimura but McConnell defends the submission attempt.
Motosserra trying to control from half guard but McConnell is working away.
McConnell wants to improve his position but Motosserra is controlling well.
Motosserra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Motosserra stops McConnell from getting back to his feet.
McConnell is trying to control but can't.
McConnell tries to get to full guard but Motosserra has control of the leg.
Motosserra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McConnell is just riding it out for now. Motosserra eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra is trying for a kimura here. McConnell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Motosserra wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlinho Motosserra!
A very excited looking Charlinho Motosserra rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wylie (ranked 1343 p4p, 804 weight class) and Mounir Ayari (ranked 179 p4p, 109 weight class). Wylie comes into the arena with RATM- NO SHELTER blaring out of the sound system. Ayari has chosen Samira Said - Yallah Rouh as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Wylie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mounir Ayari!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayari stuns Wylie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ayari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ayari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ayari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wylie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ayari misses with a wild combination.
Wylie throws a jab but it's blocked by Ayari.
Sam Wylie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ayari swivels and escapes.
Ayari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wylie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ayari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Ayari misses.
Wylie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ayari moves away.
Wylie throws a poor cross that misses
and Ayari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wylie forces Ayari back against the cage and clinches.
Ayari scores with a hook to the body.
Ayari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ayari misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayari struggles to land a body shot inside as Wylie controls his hands.
Wylie throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayari.
Ayari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayari wants to get back to striking at distance but Wylie won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayari.
Wylie managing to block the knees to the body from Ayari.
Wylie misses with some punches.
Wylie tries to work over Ayari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ayari has a couple of punches blocked by Wylie.
Wylie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ayari is keeping busy.
Wylie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ayari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ayari as the two fighters clinch.
Ayari throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylie.
Wylie is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Wylie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayari misses with an elbow over the top.
Wylie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ayari lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylie is looking to control Ayari's arms but Ayari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wylie has his back to the cage.
Ayari digs a right hand underneath Wylie's ribcage. Wylie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wylie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Ayari.
Ayari lands a shoulder strike.
Ayari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wylie moves out of range of the leg kick from Ayari.
Ayari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ayari misses with an uppercut. Wylie saw that one coming.
A big left from Wylie misses.
Wylie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ayari tries to avoid it but Wylie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ayari to the ground. Ayari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ayari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ayari punishes Wylie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ayari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ayari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wylie throws a big shot that misses.
Ayari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wylie.
Ayari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ayari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wylie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ayari finds it's way round the side to connect with Wylie's head.
Ayari looks to throw the jab but Wylie is out of range.
Wylie doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayari circles away.
Ayari throws a good cross that connects.
Wylie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ayari is just out of range.
Mounir Ayari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wylie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ayari.
Ayari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ayari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wylie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wylie tries to bum rush Ayari with a series of wild strikes but Ayari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ayari's corner calls for a 1-2. Ayari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wylie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Wylie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayari lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Wylie - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ayari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mounir Ayari!
A relieved looking Mounir Ayari 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Petric (ranked 318 p4p, 1141 weight class) and Titan Zeus (ranked 42 p4p, 127 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ante Petric has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ante Petric seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Petric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petric misses the shot to the body.
Zeus darts in trying to clinch
and Petric counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeus.
Petric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zeus is looking to clinch but Petric is avoiding it.
Zeus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petric counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Titan Zeus has been cut.
Zeus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petric misses the shot to the body.
Zeus tries to clinch there but Petric circles away.
Zeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petric.
Petric looks to land a left hand but Zeus moved out of range nicely.
Zeus tries to counter with a clinch but Petric shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petric throwing a counter right hand but Zeus manages to avoid it.
Zeus misses with a double jab.
Zeus rushes Petric and presses him up against the cage.
Zeus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeus crunches a lovely knee into Petric's ribcage.
Petric can't find room to land a body shot as Zeus controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeus.
Zeus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petric in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zeus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petric.
Zeus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zeus tries to throw a body punch but Petric avoids it by throwing Zeus back against the cage.
Petric takes an elbow to the temple.
Zeus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petric lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zeus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petric blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zeus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petric blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeus missing with knees to the body.
Zeus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petric managing to block the knees to the body from Zeus.
Zeus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeus tries to land knees in the clinch but Petric avoids the damage to the body.
Zeus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zeus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zeus tries to land a knee to the head but Petric blocks with his arms.
Zeus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petric working hard to break the clinch.
Petric takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ante Petric has been cut.
Zeus prevents Petric from breaking the clinch.
Petric avoiding damage as Zeus throws knees to the body.
Zeus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus misses with a knee strike.
Petric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeus misses with a knee to the head.
Petric is trying to break the clinch but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
Zeus throws a punch but it's blocked by Petric.
A head punch on the inside from Zeus fails to land.
Zeus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petric.
Petric misses with a body punch.
Petric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
Zeus trying to land knees to the body.
Zeus lands a knee to the head.
Zeus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zeus lands a knee to the body.
Petric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeus tries to clinch up but Petric circles away and keeps his distance.
Petric was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petric swings for the body but Zeus moves out of range.
Zeus clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petric misses with a punch on the inside.
Petric blocks an elbow strike from Zeus.
Zeus blocking some punches.
Petric works on Zeus's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Zeus.
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!
Zeus prevents Petric from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Petric on the inside.
Petric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Petric.
Petric prevents a body shot from Zeus.
Zeus misses with an elbow strike.
Zeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeus tries a knee to the head but Petric blocks it.
Zeus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petric avoids it.
Petric is trying to break the clinch but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
Petric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Zeus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zeus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petric scores with a decent looking hook.
Zeus staying out of range there.
Zeus throws a body punch but Petric moves out of range.
Petric was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zeus misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Petric misses the target.
Zeus swinging wildly here.
Zeus throws a series of punches but Petric avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Petric was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zeus.
Zeus moves in looking to clinch but Petric pushes him off.
Petric was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Petric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petric drops Zeus with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zeus looks back up at him and smiles so Petric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zeus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus looks to land a combination but Petric avoids it well.
Zeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Petric finish him?
Petric fakes the body blow, causing Zeus to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zeus goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Petric!
Ante Petric retains his heavyweight title!
Ante Petric decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 279 p4p, 389 weight class) and Jasper Leeuwenhoek (ranked 37 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeuwenhoek throws an off balance right hand
and Momomoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body shot
and Momomoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Momomoto as he avoids it easily.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Momomoto defends it nicely.
Momomoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Leeuwenhoek is just out of range.
Momomoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Momomoto pinned against the cage. Momomoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Momomoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek rushes Momomoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Momomoto fails to land.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Momomoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Momomoto can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek lands a takedown into guard.
Leeuwenhoek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Momomoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leeuwenhoek puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Momomoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leeuwenhoek is just content to waste time from the top position. Momomoto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Momomoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeuwenhoek throws an elbow that misses. Momomoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leeuwenhoek's guard. Nice move by Momomoto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Momomoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Momomoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leeuwenhoek working a defensive guard here.
Leeuwenhoek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leeuwenhoek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now.
Momomoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leeuwenhoek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Momomoto's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to take a break and control but Momomoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control. Momomoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek is working for a submission of some sort.
Leeuwenhoek trying to advance position but Momomoto counters by regaining guard.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control from the top but Momomoto keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leeuwenhoek stays in close to Momomoto's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Momomoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jasper Leeuwenhoek will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leeuwenhoek fails with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jasper Leeuwenhoek has been cut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body punch
and Momomoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Leeuwenhoek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a straight right hand.
Momomoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Momomoto gets tackled into the cage by Leeuwenhoek. Leeuwenhoek maintains the clinch.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike.
Leeuwenhoek can't get the takedown.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto breaks from the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek swings widly with a right hand
and Momomoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leeuwenhoek is breathing heavily.
Leeuwenhoek has his takedown stuffed
and Momomoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Leeuwenhoek toppling to the canvas! Leeuwenhoek scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Momomoto finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Momomoto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto retains his middleweight title!
Riku Momomoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Kovacevic (ranked 108 p4p, 693 weight class) and Ron Schultz (ranked 17 p4p, 100 weight class). Schultz has chosen Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not A Winner as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Kovacevic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Schultz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Schultz.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schultz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Kovacevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacevic fails to land.
Schultz lands with a short shot to the head.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schultz presses Kovacevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacevic presses Schultz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schultz leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Schultz looking to stall.
Kovacevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schultz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovacevic breaks from the clinch.
Kovacevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schultz throws a looping overhand right but Kovacevic ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.
Schultz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kovacevic counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz throws a body punch but Kovacevic moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Schultz slips under a jab.
Kovacevic tries to keep at a distance but Schultz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Schultz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Kovacevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schultzs head.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Schultz to work.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schultz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schultz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schultz clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Kovacevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovacevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Schultz stalling against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Kovacevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Kovacevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schultz tries to clinch up
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ron Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.
Kovacevic throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Schultz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schultz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a hook but Kovacevic blocks it.
Kovacevic lands a left and a right that send Schultz crashing to the mat, dazed. Kovacevic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Schultz is rocked!
It looks like Ron Schultz 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!
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the body.
Schultz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Kovacevic sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Schultz's defenses. It connects perfectly with Schultz's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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