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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Lato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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194 cm
25
256 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Angel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Lato! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Angel jabs Lato to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Angel 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.
Angel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Angel swings for the body but Lato moves out of range.
Jab from Angel. Angel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lato moves away. Angel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Angel wants it to stay on the feet. Lato avoids the body shot from Angel.
Angel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dave Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Lato. Angel scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lato shoots for a takedown but Angel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Angel stuffs the takedown. Angel lands a nice hook to Lato's body. Lato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Angel is looking to wear down Lato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Angel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lato circles away quickly and effectively. Angel throws a one two combo.
It looks like Grzegorz Lato has been cut. Angel tries to clinch but Lato moves out of range. Angel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lato looks gassed! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Angel thows a body shot but no joy. Angel connects with the punch. Lato is trying desperately to land a takedown but Angel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lato. Angel lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Angel digs a good body shot into Lato's ribs. Angel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lato dodges the punch combination from Angel.
Angel scores with a punch to the head. Lato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angel has managed to clinch.
Angel tries to break the clinch but Lato is controlling the position. Lato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Angel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Angel lands a jab to Lato's midsection. Angel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Angel closes the distance and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Angel.
Lato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Angel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Angel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Angel clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Angel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Angel lands a lovely overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Angel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Angel. Dave Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Angel moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Angel's face as he tries to break the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lato is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Angel stalling in the clinch but Lato improves position. Angel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lato has him pressed against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Angel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Grzegorz Lato's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot lands for Angel. Lato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Angel scores with a body shot.
Lato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Angel as Lato shoots in. Lato avoids the body shot from Angel.
Lato shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Angel's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Lato trying to control the position from guard on top but Angel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Angel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. 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! Lato preventing the sweep. Lato is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Angel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lato can do to turn this around? Angel can't keep his opponent in guard - Lato advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Angel actively working from the bottom here. Lato trying to control the action but Angel is working from the bottom. Angel is trying to get back to full guard. Lato passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lato trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Angel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lato trying to control but Angel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lato thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. BOOM! Lato connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lato looking to control and managing it successfully. Angel is squirming around, avoiding Lato's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lato wants to control the action but instead Angel gets a body lock and reverses into Lato's guard! Nice work! Lato trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grzegorz Lato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Grzegorz Lato's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Angel jabs Lato to the body, keeping him at a distance. Angel throws a leg kick that misses. Angel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lato at a distance.
Lato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Angel clinches with his opponent.
Angel wants to get back to striking at distance but Lato won't allow it.
Lato has Angel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Angel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Angel tries to circle away but Lato has him pinned against the ropes. Angel tries to circle away but Lato has him pinned against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Angel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lato controls his hands.
Angel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lato tries to score a body lock takedown but Angel shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dave Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Lato. Angel is trying to stall.
Angel leaning against his opponent.
Lato goes for a takedown attempt but Angel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Angel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lato. Angel digs a good body shot into Lato's ribs. Angel lands with a nice body punch. Angel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angel. Angel misses with a series of wild punches.
Angel moves into range and clinches up with Lato.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Angel missing with knees to the body.
Lato is working for takedown but Angel is calmly controlling the position for now. Angel tries to break free but Lato pushes him back against the ropes. Angel misses with a body punch.
Angel working hard to break the clinch. Angel wants to take the fight to the mat but Lato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Angel goes for a takedown attempt but Lato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lato avoids the body shot from Angel.
Dave Angel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lato blocks a low kick nicely. Angel takes a swing at Lato's ribcage but misses. Angel lands with a good body shot. Angel throws a push kick but Lato slaps the foot to one side. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lato misses with a takedown and Angel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Angel showed his dominance in that final round. I think Angel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight for Dave Angel! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Dave Angel! Judge James Glass scores the fight for Dave Angel!
Dave Angel wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Tibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Taylor Tibbs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Grzesiuk! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tibbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grzesiuk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Grzesiuk misses with a takedown attempt - Tibbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tibbs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Tibbs is trying for a kimura here. Grzesiuk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tibbs wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taylor Tibbs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Feud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Feud! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Chandler! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chandler has his takedown stuffed and Feud counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chandler has his takedown stuffed and Feud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Michael Chandler has been cut. Michael Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Feud lands a jab to the head.
Feud lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Chandler goes down and covers up as Feud starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Feud!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Berkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thndrkss 65 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Berkovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Powell! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Berkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center. Berkovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Robert Powell has been cut. Powell looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Berkovic cracks Powell with an uppercut from hell and Powell crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Berkovic's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Berkovic trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom. Berkovic is really struggling to control Powell but he's trying to hold on to the position. Berkovic tries to stand but Powell is controlling from the bottom. Berkovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powell swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Berkovic drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Berkovic seems to have locked his on tight now - Powell screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Berkovic, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mario Berkovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afa Kevesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevesi has chosen Nation of Violence as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Afa Kevesi! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kevesi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kevesi gets slowly back to his feet. Smith gets caught napping as Kevesi dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Smith trying to control the position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kevesi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kevesi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Kevesi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith keeping moving, preventing Kevesi from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Afa Kevesi was stalling too much, according to the referee. Kevesi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Kevesi is now in Smith's guard. Kevesi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kevesi working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kevesi is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kevesi looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kevesi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though. Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kevesi is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith laying and praying for a moment but Kevesi takes advantage and regains half guard. Kevesi tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control. Smith works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kevesi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kevesi to his feet. Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kevesi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kevesi gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. Smith stops a takedown attempt from Kevesi.
Smith working hard to break the clinch. Kevesi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kevesi manages to end up in side control. Kevesi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kevesi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cain Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Afa Kevesi. Kevesi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Smith counters with a two punch combo. Kevesi looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kevesi, pushing him back against the ropes. Kevesi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Smith is looking to stand up but Kevesi won't let him. Kevesi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Kevesi. Kevesi gets slowly back to his feet. Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kevesi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smith slips nicely into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cain Smith will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kevesi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kevesi shoots in but no luck this time. Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kevesi circles away.
Kevesi closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Kevesi pushes Smith against the ropes but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A jab-cross combination lands for Smith and sends Kevesi crashing to the mat! Smith follows him down to the mat - Kevesi regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Afa Kevesi has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. Smith passes to side control. Smith is putting a hurting on Kevesi here, landing some big shots from side control. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kevesi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kevesi can do anything to dispel that myth. Smith trying to control from half guard but Kevesi is working away. Kevesi strikes from the bottom but Smith passes into mount!
Kevesi tries to hold on but Smith postures up. Smith blocks Kevesi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Kevesi tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Smith won't let Kevesi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Kevesi is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith prevents Kevesi from getting the reversal. Kevesi is breathing heavily. Kevesi really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith working Kevesi over with strikes here.
The cut above Afa Kevesi's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Kevesi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Afa Kevesi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Afa Kevesi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cain Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Kilburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilburn comes to the ring accompanied by Always. Stevenson has chosen Clubbed to Death as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Kilburn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Stevenson! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kilburn tries to land a front kick but Stevenson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kilburn throws a push kick but Stevenson slaps the foot to one side. Kilburn throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kilburn misses with a kick to the body.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kilburn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevenson takes a step back to recover. Kilburn throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off. Kilburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Stevenson shoots for a takedown but Kilburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crunch! Kilburn slams his shin into Stevenson's torso. Kilburn fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevenson in the body. Kane Kilburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson looks gassed! A solid body kick from Kilburn. 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! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kilburn. Stevenson shrugs it off though. Kilburn looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away. Kilburn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kilburn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kilburn. Both fighters circling a little - Kilburn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Nice body kick from Kilburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kilburn throws the kick towards the body but Stevenson avoids it. Kilburn throws a half hearted mid kick. Kane Kilburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kilburn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick from Kilburn.
Stevenson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilburn throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off. Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilburn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kilburn tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilburn throws a nice inside leg kick. Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilburn. Kilburn thumps Stevenson with a low kick. Kilburn thumps Stevenson with a low kick. Stevenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kilburn misses with a body kick. Kilburn gets a clinch. Kilburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Kilburn landing knees to the head.
It looks like John Stevenson 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! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilburn obliges. Kilburn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kilburn tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kilburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kilburn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevenson's face.
Stevenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stevenson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kilburn connects with a knee to the head.
Stevenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilburn misses with a knee strike.
Kilburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Stevenson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilburn. Kilburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kilburn scores with a knee to the head.
Kilburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilburn landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Kilburn dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Stevenson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilburn. That's going to slow Stevenson down. Stevenson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kilburn misses with a body kick. Kilburn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Stevenson moves out of range as Kilburn throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilburn, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilburn. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A chopping leg kick lands by Kilburn. Stevenson is breathing heavily. Stevenson moves out of range as Kilburn throws a body kick.
Kilburn throws the kick towards the body but Stevenson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilburn closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the ropes. Kilburn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevenson's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kilburn.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Kilburn.
Kilburn working Stevenson over with knees to the body. Kilburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kilburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kilburn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevenson's face.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevenson won't want to take too many of those. Kilburn is trying to maintain a safe position but Stevenson gets an underhook and turns Kilburn into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kilburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilburn working Stevenson over with knees to the body. Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body. Kilburn lands a damaging elbow. Kilburn misses with a knee strike.
Kilburn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it. Stevenson working hard to break the clinch. Kilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kilburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around? Kilburn lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kilburn lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off. Stevenson is trying to stall.
Kilburn scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kilburn throws an elbow but misses. Kilburn looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Kilburn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kilburn looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Kilburn lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off. Kilburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it. Stevenson has Kilburn pressed against the ropes.
Kilburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kilburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Stevenson dodges an elbow strike from Kilburn.
Kilburn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Kilburn dominated that second round. The cut man is working on John Stevenson's cut. That's time! Kilburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kilburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Stevenson punching from mount but Kilburn doing a good job of avoiding damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kilburn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stevenson throws some wild stikes that Kilburn manages to avoid easily.
Stevenson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kilburn tries to hold on but Stevenson postures up. Stevenson throwing strikes but Kilburn bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilburn trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kane Kilburn just wasn't active enough. Kilburn instigates a clinch. Kilburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kane Kilburn has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kilburn misses with an elbow over the top. A knee to the head by Kilburn.
Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body. Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kilburn misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kane Kilburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stevenson looking to slow down the pace here. Kilburn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevenson's face.
Kilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevenson won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stevenson looking for a takedown. Kilburn misses with a knee to the head. Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilburn has him pressed against the ropes. Stevenson has Kilburn pushed against the ropes. Kilburn connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Stevenson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kilburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kane Kilburn. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilburn, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Kane Kilburn! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Kane Kilburn! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Kane Kilburn!
Kane Kilburn wins by unanimous decision! A very excited looking Kane Kilburn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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