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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levi Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Gene has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Gene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene connects with a jab.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Povetkin tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Povetkin finds it's way through Gene's defenses.
Povetkin is looking to slow Gene down with leg kicks.
Gene tries to score with a low kick but Povetkin moves his leg out of the way.
Povetkin throws a shot to the body.
Gene takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gene throws a right and a left that Povetkin avoids nicely.
Gene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Povetkin checks it well.
Povetkin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Povetkin tries to bum rush Gene with a series of wild strikes but Gene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gene throws a nice looking combination but Povetkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Povetkin throws a series of punches but Gene avoids them all with ease.
Gene scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Povetkin defending well though.
Povetkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gene prevents Povetkin from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin is not content to let Gene control the position.
Povetkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gene is looking to advance position but Povetkin won't allow it.
Povetkin manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Povetkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gene throws a big right hand that misses.
Povetkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gene manages to get himself to full guard.
Povetkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Povetkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Povetkin passes into half guard.
Gene wants to get back to his feet.
Gene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gene gets back to full guard.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Povetkin from controlling successfully.
Gene is trying to keep Povetkin in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Povetkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a big shot that misses.
Povetkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gene. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Povetkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Povetkin throws a series of punches but Gene moves out of range.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gene's calf.
Gene tries to close the distance and clinch but Povetkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gene looks to land a right hand but Povetkin moved out of range.
Povetkin lands with a straight right. Gene didn't see that one coming.
Povetkin throws a right hand that Gene ducks under and follows up with a left that Gene also avoids with ease.
Povetkin swinging wildly here.
Gene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gene ducks right into an uppercut from Povetkin.
Gene is looking to clinch.
Gene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Povetkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Povetkin enables Gene to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Povetkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gene throws an elbow that misses. Povetkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gene's guard. Nice move by Povetkin!
Povetkin stopping the sweep attempt from Gene.
Povetkin trying to control but Gene is working from the bottom.
Gene wants to sweep but no luck.
Povetkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin wants to control from the top but Gene keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Povetkin.
Gene shoots in looking for a takedown but Povetkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Povetkin misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Povetkin jabs at Gene's body.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gene scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gene.
Povetkin misses with a head kick.
Gene throws a lazy right hand but Povetkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Povetkin connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Povetkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gene lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Povetkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Povetkin misses with a leg kick.
Gene tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Povetkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Gene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Povetkin lands a jab.
Gene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Povetkin lands a right hand.
Povetkin avoids the elbow strike from Gene, against the cage.
Povetkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Povetkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Povetkin misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gene misses with a double jab
and Povetkin counters with a low kick, right behind Gene 's knee.
Povetkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Povetkin.
Povetkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Povetkin throws a jab when Gene was well out of range.
Povetkin scores with a body shot.
Povetkin throws the kick towards the body but Gene avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws the left hand but Gene avoids the punch easily.
Levi Gene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Povetkin.
Gene throws a low kick but Povetkin moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Levi Gene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gene throws a jab but it's blocked by Povetkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Povetkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gene on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick from Povetkin lands but Gene takes it in his stride.
Gene shoots in and gets a takedown into Povetkin's guard.
Gene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Povetkin is keeping the position for now.
Povetkin pulls Gene in close to his closed guard and prevents Gene from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gene won't allow Povetkin to sweep him here.
Povetkin is trying to control the position but Gene postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gene trying to control but Povetkin is working from the bottom.
Povetkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gene manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene trying to control the position.
Gene is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gene keeping full guard, as Povetkin tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gene cracks Povetkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Povetkin's waist but Povetkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gene off to one side.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gene's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gene shoots in and drives through. Povetkin sprawls well.
Povetkin throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Gene on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Povetkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Povetkin.
Gene has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Povetkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Gene's head.
Povetkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Povetkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Povetkin is looking to slow Gene down with leg kicks.
Povetkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Povetkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. Gene looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Povetkin scores with a leg kick.
Povetkin lands with a straight right. Gene didn't see that one coming.
Gene sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alexander Povetkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gene's head.
Gene gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Povetkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gene's calf.
Povetkin throws a head kick that Gene semi-blocks.
Gene misses with a combination
and Povetkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gene takes one to the side of the head.
Levi Gene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Povetkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid body kick from Povetkin.
Good shot there by Povetkin.
Povetkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gene.
A lazy left from Povetkin finds it's target.
Gene rushes Povetkin and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Povetkin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin misses with a punch to the body.
Povetkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Gene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povetkin.
Povetkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Povetkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gene controls his hands.
Povetkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gene blocks a body shot from Povetkin.
Povetkin breaks from the clinch.
Povetkin throws out a loose jab but Gene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povetkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gene.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Povetkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Povetkin throws a head kick but Gene moves out of range.
Povetkin walks into a jab.
Gene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Povetkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Povetkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Povetkin!
After winning the bout, Alexander Povetkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandela's entrance music is Free Nelson Mandela. A fine choice. Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Step into a world - KRS One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Mandela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mandela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandela working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kimbo Nelson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nelson works Mandela's body with a nice hook.
Crunch! Mandela slams his shin into Nelson's torso.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nelson enables Mandela to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nelson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mandela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Mandela isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mandela.
A punch combination from Mandela misses.
Mandela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Mandela moves out of range.
Mandela swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Kimbo Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandela. That did some damage!
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandela moves away.
Mandela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mandela throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nelson slips under a jab from Mandela.
Nelson cracks Mandela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Nelson Mandela has been cut.
Mandela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandela off to one side.
Nelson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mandela tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kimbo Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nelson connects with a crisp jab.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mandela is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mandela square on the jaw! Damn, Mandela is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Nelson!
Our winner, Kimbo Nelson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamope comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bulletproof kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrea Hermias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lamope misses.
Lamope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hermias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hermias misses with a straight right.
Hermias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andrea Hermias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hermias stopping the sweep attempt from Lamope.
Lamope is trying to keep Hermias in close.
Hermias stopping the sweep attempt from Lamope.
Hermias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lamope keeping moving, preventing Hermias from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias postures up in Lamope's guard and throws a big left but Lamope blocks it.
Lamope lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hermias!
Hermias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lamope's lack of action.
Lamope is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hermias is just riding it out for now. Lamope eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lamope prevents Hermias from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope throwing shots but Hermias is blocking nicely.
Hermias wants to improve his position but Lamope is controlling well.
Lamope trying to control from half guard but Hermias is working away.
Lamope lands strikes from half guard.
Lamope is looking for a kimura here.
Hermias trying to control here.
Hermias wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hermias regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lamope.
Lamope controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lamope drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hermias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lamope has Hermias in his guard.
Hermias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermias landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope working for a triangle but Hermias defends it easily.
Lamope trying to control the position.
Hermias looking to sit in guard and control but Lamope gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hermias trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lamope is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lamope wants to control from the top but Hermias keeps moving.
Lamope lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Itor Lamope will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lamope enables Hermias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lamope manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hermias trying to control but Lamope is working from the bottom.
Lamope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamope has his foot on Hermias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermias works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermias trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermias postures up and lands a big shot to Lamope's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermias postures up and lands a big shot to Lamope's brow.
Lamope managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lamope is on top in guard.
Hermias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope wants to control from the top but Hermias keeps moving.
Lamope stands up over Hermias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hermias is trying to keep Lamope in close.
Lamope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hermias keeping moving, preventing Lamope from controlling successfully.
Hermias looking to control.
Lamope controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hermias throws an off balance right hand
and Lamope counters with a three punch combo that has Hermias backing up. Hermias nods at Lamope to acknowledge the strikes.
Lamope scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamope as he connects with a hook.
Hermias thuds his shin into the meat of Lamope's side.
Hermias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamope misses with a leg kick
and Hermias counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lamope misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamope moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hermias is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hermias's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamope under the eye.
A jab from Hermias misses.
Hermias shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lamope is trying to defend but Hermias finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lamope is looking for a sweep. Hermias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hermias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hermias's back!
Lamope is striking well from the back but Hermias escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Hermias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lamope pulls his head out easily.
Lamope trying to control from Hermias's half guard. Hermias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lamope 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.
Lamope trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itor Lamope has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lamope slips under a jab.
Hermias leaves Lamope with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hermias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lamope misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermias.
Lamope gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hermias to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermias is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamope has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Itor Lamope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hermias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lamope misses with a double jab.
Lamope is looking to score with low kicks.
Lamope on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lamope lands a head kick. Hermias smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lamope misses with a takedown attempt
and Hermias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lamope throws out a loose jab but Hermias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermias scores with a shot to the body.
Hermias looks to land a left hand but Lamope moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Lamope.
Lamope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hermias. Hermias obviously looking to wear him down.
Hermias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermias.
Lamope throws a big shot that misses.
Hermias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamope.
Hermias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lamope.
Hermias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamope.
Lamope misses with an uppercut.
Hermias throws a right hand that Lamope ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamope also avoids with ease.
Lamope has a takedown stuffed.
Lamope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamope misses the shot to the body.
Lamope moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamope on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hermias jabs Lamope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hermias misses with an uppercut. Lamope saw that one coming.
Hermias scores with a jab.
Lamope bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hermias's head backwards.
Hermias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope works the jab nicely.
Hermias scores with a body shot.
Hermias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermias. Lamope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Hermias.
Lamope throws a big shot that misses.
Hermias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamope sprawls well initially but Hermias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermias pulls his head out easily.
Lamope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermias is working away from the top position though.
Hermias content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias wants to control but Lamope is keeping him busy.
Lamope is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lamope is trying to control but can't.
Itor Lamope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrea Hermias just wasn't active enough.
Lamope throws a hook but Hermias blocks it.
Lamope swings for the body but Hermias moves out of range.
Hermias misses with an uppercut.
Lamope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermias explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hermias ducks under a wild hook from Lamope.
Hermias throws a lazy right hand but Lamope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lamope throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermias.
Lamope walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hermias throws an overhand right that lands on Lamope's shoulder, as Lamope tries to avoid the shot.
Lamope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermias.
Lamope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamope staying out of range there.
Lamope misses the jab.
Lamope throws a right hand that Hermias ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermias also avoids with ease.
Hermias avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andrea Hermias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Lamope. Those never looked like landing.
Lamope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hermias shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lamope is trying to defend but Hermias finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 Andrea Hermias.
I think Lamope has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itor Lamope!
A relieved looking Itor Lamope 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Zetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zetto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Dennis Oppelaar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akuma Zetto's chin.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akuma Zetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppelaar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zetto sprawls well. Zetto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oppelaar gets slowly back to his feet.
Zetto takes a swing at Oppelaar's ribcage but misses.
Zetto loads up on a big right hand but Oppelaar slips the punch.
Zetto closes the distance and clinches.
Zetto throws a punch but it's blocked by Oppelaar.
Zetto misses with a knee to the head.
Zetto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zetto misses with the head strike.
Oppelaar stalls.
Zetto gets underhooks to prevent Oppelaar's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oppelaar as Zetto tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetto misses with a body punch.
Zetto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akuma Zetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Oppelaar.
Zetto gets underhooks to prevent Oppelaar's takedown attempt.
Oppelaar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zetto is defending well.
Zetto lands a shoulder strike.
Oppelaar blocks a body shot from Zetto.
Oppelaar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zetto after a bit of a struggle.
Zetto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zetto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zetto throws a head punch that misses.
Zetto prevents Oppelaar from breaking the clinch.
Zetto has a couple of punches blocked by Oppelaar.
A short right from Zetto.
Zetto gets underhooks to prevent Oppelaar's takedown attempt.
Zetto misses with a punch to the body.
Zetto misses with the head strike.
Zetto can't find room to land a body shot as Oppelaar controls the action.
Oppelaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oppelaar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zetto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppelaar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetto lands with a light punch inside.
Zetto can't find room to land a body shot as Oppelaar controls the action.
Zetto avoiding damage.
Zetto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oppelaar's efforts to push away.
Oppelaar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetto breaks the clinch.
Oppelaar shoots in looking for a takedown. Zetto tries to sprawl out of it but Oppelaar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zetto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oppelaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zetto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oppelaar.
Oppelaar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Zetto.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oppelaar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zetto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma Zetto 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.
Oppelaar swings for the body but Zetto moves out of range.
Zetto scores with a nice right hand.
Oppelaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oppelaar misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Zetto to counter with a crisp jab.
Zetto stuffs the takedown.
Oppelaar misses with a double jab
and Zetto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oppelaar fails with the takedown
and Zetto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akuma Zetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Oppelaar.
Zetto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oppelaar's head backwards.
Oppelaar throws a right and a left that Zetto avoids nicely.
Zetto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zetto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oppelaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zetto throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppelaar moves out of range as Zetto strikes.
Oppelaar fails with the takedown.
Oppelaar is breathing heavily.
Zetto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oppelaar to the ground. Zetto is now in Oppelaar's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oppelaar is keeping the position for now.
Zetto is working hard here to advance position.
Zetto pushes down on Oppelaar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zetto is trying to control. Oppelaar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zetto is pressing down on Oppelaar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oppelaar is holding on for now.
Oppelaar wants to get back to full guard.
Zetto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zetto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oppelaar controls his leg.
Zetto wants to work for an arm triangle but Oppelaar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetto stops Oppelaar from getting back to his feet.
Zetto is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oppelaar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zetto is working for a submission of some sort.
Oppelaar actively working from the bottom here.
Zetto seems to be working for a kimura but Oppelaar defends the submission attempt.
Zetto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oppelaar wants to get back to his feet.
Oppelaar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oppelaar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zetto!
Oppelaar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zetto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zetto and Oppelaar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zetto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Oppelaar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar is trying to work for a kimura but Zetto is defending well.
Oppelaar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oppelaar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zetto is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dennis Oppelaar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dennis Oppelaar made sure he mentioned [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « SFL ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Burkina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger has chosen Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamison Burkina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wily Swagger!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swagger moves away.
Swagger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burkina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burkina throws a hook but Swagger blocks it.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burkina loads up on a big right hand but Swagger slips the punch.
Swagger scores with a head kick. Burkina tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jamison Burkina 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!
Swagger lands a nice looking body shot.
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burkina misses with a hook. Swagger ducked under it nicely.
Burkina takes a swing at Swagger's ribcage but misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Swagger sends Burkina down but not out. Swagger dives into side control looking to finish.
Burkina is rocked!
Burkina is trying to control Swagger's posture but Swagger avoids it.
Oh Burkina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swagger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burkina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Swagger's best efforts.
Burkina is defending against the submission attempts here by Swagger.
Swagger lands with a punch from half guard.
Swagger wants to pass the guard but Burkina is defending well.
Burkina seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkina trying to hold on to Swagger's head to control him but Swagger postures up.
Burkina moves into full guard.
Burkina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swagger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swagger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swagger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burkina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Swagger has Burkina in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burkina's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burkina is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Swagger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Burkina is looking to defend but Swagger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Burkina! Swagger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Burkina taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wily Swagger!
After the fight, Wily Swagger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen comes to the cage accompanied by Haittavaikutus - Matkalla. Raphael Marciano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elias Virtanen's chin.
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169 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Virtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marciano crunches a lovely knee into Virtanen's ribcage.
Virtanen lands a damaging elbow.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano working Virtanen over with knees to the body.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Virtanen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
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!
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virtanen's elbow.
Marciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano misses with a knee strike.
Marciano just leaning against Virtanen, taking a breather.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen trying to land knees to the body.
Virtanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike.
Virtanen throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano connects with a knee to the head.
Marciano lands a good knee to the midsection. Virtanen won't want to take too many of those.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Virtanen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marciano's brow.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano cracks Virtanen with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Virtanen throws an elbow but misses.
Virtanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtanen avoids the damage to the body.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Virtanen controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marciano.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtanen avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Marciano cracks Virtanen with a nice body shot.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Marciano pushes Virtanen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Marciano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano digs a right hand underneath Virtanen's ribcage. Virtanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Virtanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virtanens head.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virtanen or not.
Marciano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Virtanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Virtanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marciano lands a left hand.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Virtanen misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
Virtanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marciano is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Virtanen is rocked!
Marciano lands a left hand.
Oh Virtanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
Marciano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano pushes Virtanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Marciano.
Marciano is leaning against Virtanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marciano has Virtanen pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Virtanen is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Marciano - that's hurt Virtanen badly! Oh, another knee lands and Virtanen is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Virtanen doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Raphael Marciano!
Raphael Marciano is the new lightweight champion!
Raphael Marciano looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Don, Leo get up here! No one crosses our family and gets out alive. No black mark on the Marciano family name goes unanswered!'.
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