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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Kiwi (ranked 364 p4p, 868 weight class) and Haitian Ginger (ranked 55 p4p, 112 weight class). Kiwi comes to the cage accompanied by Reaper. Bruce Kiwi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haitian Ginger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Ginger.
Kiwi lands the left hand.
Kiwi throws a combination that misses
and Ginger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiwi lands with a hook. Ginger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Ginger.
Ginger staying out of range there.
Kiwi digs a good body shot into Ginger's ribs.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiwi misses the target.
Kiwi scores with a body shot.
Ginger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kiwi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ginger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiwi.
Kiwi ducks under a wild hook from Ginger.
Kiwi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiwi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ginger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ginger is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ginger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiwi.
Ginger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ginger.
A little jabbing left from Ginger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiwi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ginger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ginger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiwi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kiwi cracks a nice hook into Ginger's ribs.
Kiwi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ginger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiwi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginger manages to avoid it.
Ginger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kiwi clinches with his opponent.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kiwi.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Kiwi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ginger blocking some punches.
Ginger misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginger.
Ginger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Ginger.
Ginger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ginger.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ginger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kiwi.
Ginger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kiwi is keeping busy.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Ginger taking a breather.
Ginger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiwi or not.
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ginger has Kiwi pressed against the cage.
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginger lands a shot to the body.
Ginger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginger.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kiwi as Ginger tries to tie him up.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiwi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ginger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kiwi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ginger can turn it around.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ginger.
Kiwi pushes Ginger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Kiwi lands a left hand.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ginger controls his hands.
Ginger tries to work over Kiwi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginger looking to slow down the pace here.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginger is trying to pull guard but Kiwi has him pressed against the cage.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Ginger misses with a punch to the body.
Ginger gets through Kiwi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ginger as the two fighters clinch.
Kiwi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiwi thuds his right hand into Ginger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kiwi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ginger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiwi takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiwi.
Kiwi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kiwi on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kiwi with a jab.
Ginger avoids the body shot from Kiwi.
Kiwi 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.
Kiwi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiwi misses with a hook.
Kiwi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Kiwi lands.
Ginger lands a leg kick that knocks Kiwi off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ginger.
Ginger throws a lazy right hand but Kiwi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiwi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginger can do to turn this around?
Ginger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiwi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ginger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiwi tries to land a front kick but Ginger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kiwi does it's job there.
Kiwi wants to clinch.
Ginger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiwi can pounce on him.
Kiwi misses with a hook
and Ginger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ginger lands a big uppercut and Kiwi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kiwi looks OK. Ginger waves Kiwi back to his feet!
Kiwi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiwi tries to clinch up but Ginger circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Kiwi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiwi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiwi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiwi takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger prevents a body shot from Kiwi.
Ginger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiwi smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi tests Ginger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Kiwi is predictable there
and Ginger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kiwi! Ginger lets Kiwi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ginger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ginger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiwi wants to clinch.
Kiwi scores with a hook to the body. Ginger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiwi drives through and clinches with Ginger against the cage.
Good body shot from Kiwi.
Kiwi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginger lands a body shot.
Kiwi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ginger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ginger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ginger lands with a short shot to the head.
Ginger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginger.
A right handed body shot lands from Ginger.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Nice body punch from Ginger - that landed with a thud.
Bruce Kiwi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ginger.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ginger.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Ginger.
Ginger slowing the pace effectively.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Ginger trying to control the position but instead, Kiwi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ginger into the cage.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi prevents a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger manages to break the clinch.
Kiwi with the inside leg kick.
Ginger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiwi moves into the clinch.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Kiwi misses with some punches.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Ginger avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
Kiwi blocks an uppercut.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Ginger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ginger lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ginger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haitian Ginger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ginger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiwi.
Ginger looks to land a body kick but Kiwi moved away.
Ginger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ginger tries a low kick but Kiwi avoids it.
Kiwi lands a nice shot that snaps Ginger's head back.
Ginger throws a series of punches but Kiwi moves out of range.
Kiwi tries to clinch but Ginger moves out of range.
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiwi.
Kiwi tests Ginger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haitian Ginger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginger scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Kiwi coming out on top.
Good work by Kiwi as he checks the leg kick.
Kiwi feints and then cracks Ginger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ginger down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Kiwi connects with a crisp jab.
Kiwi cracks Ginger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kiwi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ginger, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ginger scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ginger just leaning against Kiwi, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Ginger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Ginger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ginger.
Ginger scores with a hook to the body.
Kiwi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ginger.
Ginger breaks the clinch.
Ginger connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ginger checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kiwi misses
and Ginger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kiwi! Ginger lets Kiwi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kiwi misses with a right hand
and Ginger counters with a big left hand that crumples Kiwi! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haitian Ginger!
Haitian Ginger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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