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SPFT 121: Hearts vs Washington PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui comes to the cage accompanied by Teflon Brothers - Hoodilammas feat. Juju . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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TWGC Champion
World class 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
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nik Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiptanui looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiptanui avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiptanui fails with the takedown.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiptanui moves away.
Kiptanui buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov tries to keep at a distance but Kiptanui has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiptanui turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kiptanui manages to end up in side control.
Volkov dodges the ground and pound from Kiptanui.
Volkov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kiptanui has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kiptanui has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kiptanui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kiptanui wants to control for a moment but Volkov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Kiptanui sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiptanui is working away from the top position though.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
Volkov wants to stand but Kiptanui is controlling the position.
Kiptanui drops back looking for a leg! Volkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkov manages to kick Kiptanui off! Kiptanui jumps back into Volkov's guard.
Kiptanui wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kiptanui won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Kiptanui stays in close to Volkov's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabriel Kiptanui.
Kiptanui shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Kiptanui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiptanui goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiptanui cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volkov manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiptanui wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov is trying to stand.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Kiptanui dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kiptanui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiptanui closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.
Kiptanui is trying to pull guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kiptanui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiptanui is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kiptanui keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.
Volkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiptanui won't allow it.
Kiptanui wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Kiptanui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiptanui is trying to stall.
Volkov is trying to break free.
Kiptanui fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui decides to pull guard.
Kiptanui keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov stands up from Kiptanui's guard - Volkov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Volkov throws a right hand that Kiptanui ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiptanui also avoids with ease.
Kiptanui decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiptanui trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Volkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kiptanui sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volkov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiptanui is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiptanui to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Kiptanui seems content to control.
Kiptanui throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Volkov is controlling Kiptanui's trapped leg to prevent Kiptanui from advancing to side control.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kiptanui landing with the ground and pound.
Kiptanui looking to pass the guard.
Kiptanui throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiptanui tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kiptanui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiptanui has a closed guard, preventing Volkov from standing up.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Kiptanui keeps moving.
Volkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kiptanui's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Kiptanui dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kiptanui moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Kiptanui shoots in but Volkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiptanui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiptanui misses with a straight left.
Kiptanui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiptanui fails with the takedown.
Kiptanui rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Kiptanui jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Kiptanui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiptanui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov throws a combination. Kiptanui tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Nik Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiptanui lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Kiptanui manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Volkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Volkov's guard now, I'm sure.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiptanui not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiptanui throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiptanui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to stand but Kiptanui is controlling from the bottom.
Kiptanui controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiptanui is on top in guard.
Kiptanui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiptanui is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
Kiptanui stays in close to Volkov's body and controls the position.
Kiptanui throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kiptanui trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriel Kiptanui just wasn't active enough.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiptanui.
Gabriel Kiptanui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Kiptanui.
Volkov throws a jab when Kiptanui was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiptanui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiptanui closes the distance and clinches up with Volkov, looking for a takedown. Kiptanui pushes Volkov against the cage but Volkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Volkov misses the jab.
Kiptanui scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiptanui.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiptanui staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Kiptanui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Kiptanui moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Kiptanui showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiptanui has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Kiptanui!
In his post fight interview, Gabriel Kiptanui started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Kailea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopec's entrance music is Boats 'N Hoes. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Kopec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Kailea!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopec feints and then cracks Kailea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kailea down.
Kopec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kailea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kailea throws a low kick but Kopec moves out of range easily.
Kopec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kailea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopec.
Kailea connects with a leg kick. Kopec looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kopec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kailea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kopec's hands.
A head kick misses from Kailea.
Kopec really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kailea throws the kick towards the body but Kopec avoids it.
Kailea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kailea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kopec blocks a leg kick.
Kailea stuffs the takedown.
Kopec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kopec lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopec throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kailea.
Kopec throws an overhand right that lands on Kailea's shoulder, as Kailea tries to avoid the shot.
Kopec shoots for a takedown but Kailea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Kopec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kailea.
Kailea throws a solid leg kick but Kopec takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kailea.
Kailea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kopec misses with a combination
and Kailea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kopec's knee momentarily.
Kopec scores with a hook to the body. Kailea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kopec throws a right hand that misses
and Kailea counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kopec is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kailea checks a low kick from Kopec.
Kopec loads up on a big right hand but Kailea slips the punch.
Kailea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopec.
Kopec throws a head kick that misses.
Kopec throws a right hand that Kailea ducks under and follows up with a left that Kailea also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kailea looks to land a left hand but Kopec moved out of range nicely.
Kailea moves out of range of the strikes.
Kopec throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kailea looks to throw the jab but Kopec is out of range.
A big right from Kopec misses.
Kopec has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kailea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopec slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kailea.
Kailea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kailea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kopec is able to avoid easily.
Kopec scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kailea throws the kick towards the body but Kopec avoids it.
Kopec fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kailea on the side of the head.
Kopec lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopec checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kailea connects with a leg kick. Kopec looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Kopec blocks the low kick.
Kopec is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kopec loads up on a big right hand but Kailea slips the punch.
Kopec lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kailea sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kopec tries to bum rush Kailea with a series of wild strikes but Kailea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kailea misses the jab.
Rocco Kailea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kailea misses with a double jab
and Kopec counters with an outside leg kick.
Kopec throws a hook but Kailea avoids it easily.
Kailea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kopec's head.
Kailea avoids the body shot from Kopec.
Kopec looks to score with a jab to the body but Kailea is just out of range.
Kopec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kailea.
Guy Kopec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopec throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kailea counters with a solid body kick.
Kailea looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopec is just out of range.
Kopec throws a hook to the side of Kailea's head but Kailea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kopec blocks a head kick by Kailea.
Kopec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kopec is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kailea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopec.
Kopec will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kopec is trying to control the action in half guard but Kailea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kailea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopec.
Kopec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Guy Kopec will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kopec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kailea pushes Kopec away with a front kick.
Kailea scores with a nice body kick.
Rocco Kailea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kailea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kopec throws an off balance right hand
and Kailea counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kopec is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Kopec.
Kailea scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Kopec misses.
Kopec blocks a head kick by Kailea.
A jab from Kopec misses.
A leg kick checked by Kailea.
Kailea needs to keep his hands up - Kopec had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopec rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kailea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopec misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Kopec. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kopec.
Kopec looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopec bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kailea's head.
Kopec paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kailea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kopec loads up on a big right hand but Kailea slips the punch.
Kailea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kailea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kopec has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kopec dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kopec defending well as Kailea loads up on a big left hand.
Kopec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kailea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kopec doesn't seem bothered though.
Kopec throws a sloppy head kick and Kailea moves out of range easily.
Kopec jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kopec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kailea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kailea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kopec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kailea checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopec on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kailea.
Kopec takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kailea lands a jab.
Kailea throws a front kick aimed at Kopec's knee but Kopec avoids it well.
Kopec is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Kailea.
Kopec throws a big shot that misses.
Kopec scores with a nice head shot.
Kailea throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kailea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kopec to score with a decent uppercut.
Kopec scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kopec jabs Kailea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kailea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kopec scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kopec scores with a nice right hand.
Kopec scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Kopec misses its intended target.
Kopec misses with a series of wild punches.
Kailea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kopec lands a jab to the head.
Kopec swinging wildly here.
Kailea swings for the body but Kopec moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kailea.
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!
Kailea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kopec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kailea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kailea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopec.
Kailea slips a jab from Kopec.
Kailea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kopec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kailea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kailea moves out of range of the strikes.
Kailea slips a jab from Kopec.
Kailea moves forwards but Kopec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kailea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kopec takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Guy Kopec will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kailea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kailea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kailea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Kailea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kailea moves out of range of the strikes.
Kailea lands with a straight right. Kopec didn't see that one coming.
Kopec throws a low kick but Kailea avoids it.
Kopec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kailea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kopec misses with a kick to the body.
Kailea throws a head kick that misses.
Kailea throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kailea blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopec throws an overhand right that lands on Kailea's shoulder, as Kailea tries to avoid the shot.
Kailea moves out of range as Kopec strikes.
Kailea misses with a head kick.
Kopec tries to land a front kick but Kailea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kopec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kailea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kailea misses with an uppercut. Kopec saw that one coming.
Kopec ducks under a wild hook from Kailea.
Kailea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kailea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kopec checks a low kick from Kailea.
Kailea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kopec in his tracks.
Kopec throws a front kick aimed at Kailea's knee but Kailea avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopec tries to bum rush Kailea with a series of wild strikes but Kailea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kailea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kopec scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kailea slips a jab and a cross from Kopec.
Kopec connects with a leg kick. Kailea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kopec stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kailea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kopec to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kailea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kopec throws a lazy right hand but Kailea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kailea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kailea misses with a head kick.
Kopec lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kopec. Kailea does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kailea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kailea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kailea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kopec lands a right hook to the body.
Kailea misses with an uppercut.
Kopec cracks a nice hook into Kailea's ribs.
Kopec lunges at Kailea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kailea's hand.
Guy Kopec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kailea slips a straight right by Kopec.
Kopec throws a leg kick but Kailea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kailea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kopec throws an overhand right that lands on Kailea's shoulder, as Kailea tries to avoid the shot.
Kailea looks to throw the jab but Kopec is out of range.
Kailea thuds a left hand into Kopec's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kopec.
Kailea throws the kick towards the body but Kopec avoids it.
Kopec will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kopec throws a low kick but Kailea avoids it.
Kopec avoids the head kick by Kailea.
Kailea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kopec looks to land a right hand but Kailea moved out of range.
Nice body kick from Kailea.
Kopec cracks Kailea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kailea is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kailea misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Kopec.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kailea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kopec lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kailea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocco Kailea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopec catches Kailea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocco Kailea.
Well Kopec has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Kopec!
Guy Kopec tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimanjaro has chosen David Guetta - She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) ft. Sia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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33
165 lbs
20 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilimanjaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guapo pinned against the cage. Guapo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guapo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Guapo loads up on a big right hand but Kilimanjaro slips the punch.
Kilimanjaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guapo moves forwards but Kilimanjaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilimanjaro feints and as Guapo raises his hands in defense, Kilimanjaro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Guapo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilimanjaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guapo is keeping the position for now.
Kilimanjaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Guapo keeps moving.
Kilimanjaro postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Guapo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kilimanjaro, into his guard.
Kilimanjaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We're going to have a standup here because El Guapo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kilimanjaro fails to land the takedown.
El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guapo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilimanjaro pushes Guapo up against the cage in a clinch.
Guapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guapo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guapo misses with an uppercut
and Kilimanjaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guapo tries to clinch up.
Guapo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilimanjaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guapo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kilimanjaro throws a sloppy head kick and Guapo moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilimanjaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilimanjaro throws a hook but Guapo blocks it.
Kilimanjaro connects with a right hand. Guapo shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilimanjaro tries to move into range but Guapo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guapo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro fails with the takedown.
Guapo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo thuds a left hand into Kilimanjaro's body.
Kilimanjaro shoots in but Guapo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guapo jabs at Kilimanjaro's body.
Guapo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilimanjaro throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Guapo.
Kilimanjaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
El Guapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilimanjaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guapo cracks Kilimanjaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guapo misses with a double jab
and Kilimanjaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilimanjaro blocks a jab.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guapo sprawls well. Guapo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kilimanjaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Hector Kilimanjaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilimanjaro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kilimanjaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kilimanjaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilimanjaro prevents Guapo from escaping the position.
Kilimanjaro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Guapo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kilimanjaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Kilimanjaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guapo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kilimanjaro throws a low kick but Guapo moves out of range easily.
Kilimanjaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guapo circles away.
Kilimanjaro tries to clinch up.
Hector Kilimanjaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guapo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a double leg but Guapo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guapo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses.
Guapo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guapo misses with a few strikes there.
Kilimanjaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guapo defends it nicely.
El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Guapo misses with a looping right.
Guapo blocks a head kick by Kilimanjaro.
Guapo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Guapo misses.
Good exchange - Guapo coming out on top.
Guapo gets caught flat footed, as Kilimanjaro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kilimanjaro trying to control but Guapo is working from the bottom.
Guapo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guapo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guapo is trying to keep Kilimanjaro in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Guapo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because El Guapo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Guapo scores with a jab to the head.
Kilimanjaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guapo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilimanjaro scrambles back to his feet.
Kilimanjaro takes one to the chin there.
Kilimanjaro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilimanjaro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kilimanjaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guapo regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guapo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kilimanjaro is looking for a kimura here.
Guapo is looking to improve his position.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the action but Guapo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo is looking for a sweep. Kilimanjaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilimanjaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Guapo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kilimanjaro wants to pass the guard but Guapo is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro is looking to stall here but Guapo recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Kilimanjaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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.
Guapo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilimanjaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kilimanjaro has a takedown stuffed.
Kilimanjaro misses with a hook. Guapo ducked under it nicely.
Hector Kilimanjaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilimanjaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Guapo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilimanjaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guapo clinches up with Kilimanjaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Kilimanjaro drags the fight down to the ground.
Guapo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilimanjaro is keeping the position for now.
Kilimanjaro is looking for a triangle here but Guapo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro is looking for a sweep.
Guapo tries to move to full mount but Kilimanjaro actually manages to regain half guard.
Guapo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilimanjaro is looking for a sweep. Guapo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilimanjaro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilimanjaro trying to get back to full guard but Guapo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
El Guapo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guapo content just to control the position here.
Hector Kilimanjaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro wants to hold on but Guapo pushes him away.
Kilimanjaro is looking to improve his position but Guapo isn't that keen on the idea.
Guapo wants to control but instead Kilimanjaro manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kilimanjaro is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. El Guapo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice cross by Guapo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kilimanjaro.
El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Guapo cracks Kilimanjaro with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Guapo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kilimanjaro 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Kilimanjaro!
Hector Kilimanjaro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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31
200 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage R!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
R dodges the punch combination from Kharghai.
R throws a shot to the body.
Kharghai fails with a takedown attempt.
Kharghai tries to clinch up but R circles away and keeps his distance.
Kharghai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kharghai tries to clinch up
and R connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
R cracks Kharghai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kharghai lands with a slapping head kick.
Kharghai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by R.
R throws a right and a left that Kharghai avoids nicely.
Kharghai closes the distance but R moves to the side
enabling R to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kharghai did well to prevent R getting side control.
Kharghai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kharghai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in R's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharghai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharghai wants to pass the guard but R is keeping the position.
Kharghai preventing the sweep.
Kharghai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but R is retaining full guard.
Kharghai stays in close to R's body and controls the position.
Kharghai stopping the sweep attempt from R.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but R is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed R's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharghai prevents R from improving his position.
Kharghai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kharghai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed R's head.
R moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kharghai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kharghai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
R looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kharghai has picked R up and slammed him! R can't keep hold of the triangle and Kharghai manages to pass to side control!
R manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
R is looking to advance position but Kharghai won't allow it.
Kharghai gets full guard.
Kharghai wants to sweep here but R controlling him for the moment.
R throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R throws a big right hand that misses.
Kharghai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as R controls the pace.
R throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharghai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
R looking to sit in guard and control but Kharghai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
R tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but R is retaining full guard.
R is trying to keep Kharghai in close.
R has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kharghai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of R's head.
Kharghai trying to control the position from guard on top but R is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
R wants to improve his position but instead Kharghai has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kharghai controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharghai is looking for a kimura but R is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kharghai to get the leverage.
Kharghai working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharghai working the head and body with strikes.
R manages to get to full guard.
R wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
R is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
R tries to pass to full mount but Kharghai defends it.
R missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Kharghai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
R tried to score with a low kick but Kharghai checks it.
Kharghai is trying hard to land a takedown here. R sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
R wants to slow Kharghai down by chopping away at his legs.
R throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
R avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kharghai closes the distance and clinches.
R tries to work over Kharghai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kharghai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
R tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharghai tries to score a body lock takedown but R shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from R fails to land.
R misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharghai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kharghai manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
R moves out of range as Kharghai throws a body kick.
Kharghai fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Kharghai or perhaps it was just good defense by R which made him look bad.
R paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
R steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kharghai.
Gage R is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
R bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kharghai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of R.
Kharghai is looking for a sweep.
R postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kharghai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on R's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
R throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
R is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kharghai is just riding it out for now. R eventually gives up the hold.
R trying to control from half guard but Kharghai is working away.
Kharghai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but R pulls his head out easily.
R thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kharghai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
R trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharghai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharghai throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
R stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharghai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
R looking to sit in guard and control but Kharghai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kharghai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kharghai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
R not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kharghai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kharghai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kharghai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai won't allow R to sweep him here.
Kharghai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharghai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vadim Kharghai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
R keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
R trying to keep a closed guard but Kharghai is proving a slippery customer.
Kharghai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. R swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharghai chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharghai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharghai is working R over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
R is trying to keep Kharghai in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gage R will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
R has closed the distance and engaged Kharghai in a clinch.
R tries to throw a body punch but Kharghai avoids it by throwing R back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from R.
R has a couple of punches blocked by Kharghai.
Kharghai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by R after a bit of a struggle.
R makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
R misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharghai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by R after a bit of a struggle.
Kharghai goes for a takedown in the clinch but R prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
R has a couple of punches blocked by Kharghai.
R looking to stall.
Kharghai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kharghai keeping moving, preventing R from controlling successfully.
R lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
R trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharghai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharghai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharghai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharghai, not yet.
R throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kharghai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
R postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
R is fighting to break Kharghai's control of his arms but Kharghai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kharghai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kharghai is trying to hold R in close to prevent damage but R has managed to pass into half guard.
Kharghai is not content to let R control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
R controlling the pace.
Kharghai trying to control here.
Kharghai moves into full guard.
Kharghai pulls R in close to prevent any damage.
Kharghai is trying to control the position but R postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharghai keeping moving, preventing R from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kharghai is on top in guard.
R looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R looking for a sweep. Not yet R, not yet.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but R keeps moving.
R trying to keep a closed guard but Kharghai is proving a slippery customer.
R keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
Kharghai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kharghai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but R is retaining full guard.
Kharghai lands a couple of digs.
R keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
R is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
R wants to hit a switch here but Kharghai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for R there!
R is trying to escape the mount.
R is in a horrible position here. Kharghai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
A nice elbow there by Kharghai.
R working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharghai with a couple of short strikes.
R keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kharghai lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Kharghai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kharghai 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Kharghai!
Vadim Kharghai decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumble Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Unstoppable-E.S. Posthumus. Cain Marko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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287 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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27
260 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumble Lord!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord gets a double leg takedown into Marko's guard.
Marko seems keen to control Lord's posture.
Marko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marko is pulling down on Lord's head. It's preventing any offense from Lord, at least for the moment.
Lord postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lord looking to pass the guard.
Lord stopping the sweep attempt from Marko.
Lord wants to pass the guard but Marko is keeping the position.
Lord throws an elbow that misses. Marko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lord's guard. Nice move by Marko!
Marko wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko looking to pass the guard.
Marko prevents Lord from getting back to his feet.
Lord wants to sweep here but Marko controlling him for the moment.
Lord manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lord has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lord can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marko is looking to escape.
Lord working Marko over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord wants to control the pace but Marko is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lord lands a heavy elbow.
Lord lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marko is squirming around, avoiding Lord's attempts to control the action.
Lord working for a guillotine from mount but Marko is in no mood to give up.
Marko tries to hold on but Lord postures up.
Lord scoring with strikes but Marko is staying in there.
Cain Marko's cut is getting worse.
Marko tries to hold on but Lord pushes him away.
Lord unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lord working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lord is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cain Marko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marko is trying desperately to improve position.
Lord landing punches.
Jeez, Cain Marko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cain Marko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rumble Lord!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Driggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer has chosen The Loner as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 lbs
38 - 19 - 0 |
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Driggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stringer. Stringer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Driggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stringer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stringer.
Stringer passes Driggs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stringer throwing shots but Driggs is blocking nicely.
Stringer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driggs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Driggs wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stringer.
Stringer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stringer is trying to control. Driggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Driggs wants to control but Stringer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer wants to control but Driggs is keeping him busy.
Stringer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stringer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stringer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stringer moves away.
Stringer doesn't manage to clinch there - Driggs circles away.
Driggs misses with a hook.
Stringer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stringer misses with a low kick as Driggs jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Driggs.
Stringer throws a series of punches but Driggs avoids them all with ease.
Driggs thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Driggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Driggs lands a nice hook to Stringer's body. Stringer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Driggs clobbers Stringer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stringer looks for the body kick but Driggs saw that one coming.
Stringer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Driggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Stringer.
Stringer scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stringer swings for the body but Driggs moves out of range.
Driggs throws a body punch but Stringer moves out of range.
Driggs misses with a straight left.
Driggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Julio Driggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Stringer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stringer.
Stringer throws a hook but Driggs blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Driggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stringer eats them both and turns towards Driggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stringer tries a head kick but it misses.
Driggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stringer digs a good body shot into Driggs's ribs.
Driggs throws out a powerful jab.
Driggs checks a leg kick.
Driggs throws a good cross that connects.
Stringer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stringer prevents a body shot from Driggs.
Driggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Driggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driggs.
Driggs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Driggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Driggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stringer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stringer blocks an uppercut.
Stringer managing to block the knees to the body from Driggs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Driggs.
Stringer blocks an uppercut.
Driggs throws a head punch that misses.
Stringer blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Driggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Stringer gets an underhook and turns Driggs into the cage.
Driggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stringer up against the cage.
Stringer pushes Driggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avon Stringer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stringer lunges at Driggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Driggs's hand.
Driggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stringer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Driggs counters with a left to the body.
Stringer digs a good hook to Driggs's body.
Driggs rushes Stringer and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Driggs.
Driggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Driggs.
Stringer takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Avon Stringer has been cut.
Driggs throws an elbow but it misses.
Driggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stringer tries to throw a body punch but Driggs avoids it by throwing Stringer back against the cage.
A short right from Stringer on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stringer misses with a punch on the inside.
Stringer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Driggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driggs working aggressively here.
Driggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Stringer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Driggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stringer.
Driggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Driggs slowing the pace effectively.
Stringer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stringer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driggs.
Driggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stringer.
Driggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Julio Driggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Driggs taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driggs misses with the head strike.
Driggs misses with some punches.
Driggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driggs working aggressively here.
Driggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Driggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stringer backwards.
Stringer prevents a body shot from Driggs.
Stringer blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stringer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Driggs is trying to stall.
Stringer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Driggs on the inside.
Driggs tries to work over Stringer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stringer lands a hook that snaps the head of Driggs backwards.
Stringer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Driggs misses with some punches.
Stringer looking to throw knees to the head but Driggs is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driggs tries to throw a body punch but Stringer avoids it by throwing Driggs back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Driggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stringer.
Driggs is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Stringer.
Oh Driggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stringer has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Driggs - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Stringer, and another! Driggs is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Avon Stringer!
A very excited looking Avon Stringer 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigfoot Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Lil Wayne Feat. Mike Tyson - American Dream as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
280 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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28
264 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bigfoot Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Kleinschmidt with a hook.
Kleinschmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva scores with the left hand. Kleinschmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleinschmidt looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva avoids the head kick by Kleinschmidt.
Silva throws a body punch but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Kleinschmidt slips the punch.
Bigfoot Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kleinschmidt.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva drops Kleinschmidt with a beautiful combination! Kleinschmidt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silva is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kleinschmidt throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot.
Silva moves out of range as Kleinschmidt strikes.
Kleinschmidt avoids the body shot from Silva.
Kleinschmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kleinschmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Kleinschmidt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kleinschmidt.
Elroy Kleinschmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleinschmidt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kleinschmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kleinschmidt.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Kleinschmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva lands a left and a right that send Kleinschmidt crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleinschmidt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kleinschmidt off to one side.
Kleinschmidt scores with a nice body kick.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kleinschmidt.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Kleinschmidt moves away and avoids it.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kleinschmidt throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kleinschmidt is breathing heavily.
Silva drops Kleinschmidt with a huge uppercut! Kleinschmidt drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Silva is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigfoot Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson has chosen one bourbon one scotch one beer as his entrance music. Moses Kealekapuna had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealekapuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Axelsson thuds a left hand into Kealekapuna's body.
Kealekapuna connects with an inside leg kick.
Axelsson throws a hook but Kealekapuna avoids it easily.
Axelsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson looks for the body kick but Kealekapuna saw that one coming.
Axelsson throws a combination that misses
and Kealekapuna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Axelsson's knee momentarily.
Kealekapuna takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Axelsson moves into range and clinches up with Kealekapuna.
Axelsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kealekapuna is defending well for now.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow inside that Axelsson shrugs off.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Kealekapuna lands with a right to the head.
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!
Axelsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Moses Kealekapuna has been cut.
Kealekapuna tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it.
Kealekapuna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna blocks an elbow strike.
Kealekapuna throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Axelsson tries a body shot but Kealekapuna blocks it.
Axelsson tries to stall but Kealekapuna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Axelsson avoiding damage as Kealekapuna throws knees to the body.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kealekapuna avoids it.
Axelsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kealekapuna.
Axelsson tries a body shot but Kealekapuna blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kealekapuna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kealekapuna throws an elbow but it misses.
Axelsson tries to work over Kealekapuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kealekapuna misses with a knee to the head.
Kealekapuna digs a right hand underneath Axelsson's ribcage. Axelsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna blocks an elbow strike from Axelsson.
Kealekapuna pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kealekapuna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekapuna looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsson is blocking nicely.
Axelsson working aggressively here.
Kealekapuna landing knees to the head.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kealekapuna's elbow.
Axelsson lands an elbow just above Kealekapuna 's eye.
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!
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
Axelsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kealekapuna blocks an uppercut.
Kealekapuna avoids the elbow strike from Axelsson, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with the head strike.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kealekapuna avoids it.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
Axelsson stalling in the clinch but Kealekapuna improves position.
Axelsson avoids the elbow strike from Kealekapuna, against the cage.
Axelsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kealekapuna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsson fails to land.
Axelsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow that stopped Axelsson in his tracks for a moment.
Axelsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kealekapuna in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kealekapuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kealekapuna controls his hands.
Axelsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson pushes Kealekapuna back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kealekapuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsson's efforts to push away.
Kealekapuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsson avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kealekapuna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Axelsson taking a breather.
Axelsson misses with a body punch.
Axelsson avoids the elbow strike from Kealekapuna, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kealekapuna throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Axelsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Axelsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kealekapuna tests Axelsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kealekapuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kealekapuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Kealekapuna throws a right and a left that Axelsson avoids nicely.
Kealekapuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Axelsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kealekapuna misses the shot to the body.
Axelsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kealekapuna's calf.
Some wild striking there from Axelsson.
Kealekapuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsson connects with a crisp jab.
Axelsson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kealekapuna.
Axelsson lands a front kick.
Kealekapuna throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson takes a swing at Kealekapuna's ribcage but misses.
Axelsson misses with a leg kick.
Axelsson stuns Kealekapuna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axelsson gets tackled into the cage by Kealekapuna. Kealekapuna maintains the clinch.
Kealekapuna blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kealekapuna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axelsson's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kealekapuna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Kealekapuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsson avoids it.
Axelsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsson lands a nice uppercut.
Axelsson presses Kealekapuna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Axelsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kealekapuna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kealekapuna prevents a body shot from Axelsson.
Kealekapuna gets through Axelsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kealekapuna misses with an elbow strike.
Axelsson stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kealekapuna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Axelsson tries to throw a body punch but Kealekapuna avoids it by throwing Axelsson back against the cage.
Axelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axelsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kealekapuna backwards.
Axelsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kealekapuna creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kealekapuna lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsson.
Axelsson avoids the elbow strike from Kealekapuna, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Axelsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kealekapuna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kealekapuna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsson.
Kealekapuna throws an elbow but it misses.
Axelsson lands an elbow just above Kealekapuna 's eye.
Axelsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson digs a right hand underneath Kealekapuna's ribcage. Kealekapuna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsson lands with a right to the head.
Axelsson avoids the elbow strike from Kealekapuna, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Axelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Oooooh!!! Axelsson has knocked Kealekapuna down with a huge combo! Axelsson steps away and waves a wobbly Kealekapuna back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Axelsson.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kealekapuna is just out of range.
Kealekapuna checks a leg kick.
Axelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsson staying out of range there.
Axelsson wants to slow Kealekapuna down by chopping away at his legs.
Kealekapuna misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson throws a leg kick but Kealekapuna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Axelsson looks to throw the jab but Kealekapuna is out of range.
Axelsson connects with a jab.
Axelsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Axelsson looks to land a combination but Kealekapuna avoids it well.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axelsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kealekapuna is looking to clinch.
Axelsson feints and then cracks Kealekapuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kealekapuna down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a leg kick which misses Kealekapuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Kealekapuna tries to avoid it.
Axelsson rushes Kealekapuna and presses him up against the cage.
Kealekapuna blocks an uppercut.
Axelsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kealekapuna blocking some punches.
Axelsson scores with a hook to the body.
Kealekapuna managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Kealekapuna avoids a wild elbow strike from Axelsson.
Kealekapuna lands a damaging elbow.
Kealekapuna misses with a knee strike.
Axelsson tries a body shot but Kealekapuna blocks it.
Kealekapuna throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moses Kealekapuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsson is blocking nicely.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kealekapuna's elbow.
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
Axelsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kealekapuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kealekapuna controls his hands.
Axelsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Axelsson breaks the clinch.
Axelsson closes the distance and clinches.
Axelsson misses with some punches.
Axelsson working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to work over Kealekapuna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsson is working Kealekapuna over against the cage.
Axelsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kealekapuna controls his hands.
Kealekapuna managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kealekapuna controls his hands.
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
Ansgar Axelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Axelsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Axelsson misses with a knee to the head.
Kealekapuna missing with knees to the body.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kealekapuna avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna misses with an elbow strike.
Kealekapuna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Axelsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kealekapuna throws an elbow but it misses.
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Axelsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kealekapuna's brow.
Axelsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kealekapuna lands an elbow that stopped Axelsson in his tracks for a moment.
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ansgar Axelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Axelsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansgar Axelsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ansgar Axelsson waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rebo's choice of entrance music: Papa Roach - Burn. Tore Rebo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tore Rebo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebo lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira keeps Rebo at a distance using the push kick.
Rebo moves out of range of the body kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Rebo.
Rebo moves out of range of the body kick from Oliveira.
Ernesto Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Rebo avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira tries to land a front kick but Rebo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rebo scores with a punch to the head.
Rebo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Rebo's shoulder, as Rebo tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira tried to score with a low kick but Rebo checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rebo checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliveira.
Rebo checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rebo misses the target.
Rebo throws a big shot that misses.
Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rebo scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rebo scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rebo wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Rebo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oliveira.
Rebo looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebo misses with a low kick.
Rebo checks a leg kick.
Oliveira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rebo moves out of range of the body kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira swings for the body but Rebo moves out of range.
Rebo thuds his shin into the meat of Oliveira's side.
Rebo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rebo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oliveira scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira connects with a body shot.
Oliveira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rebo slips under a jab.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rebo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oliveira's knee momentarily.
Rebo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oliveira if he has to take too many more of those.
Rebo tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rebo. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rebo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rebo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rebo - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebo misses with a shot to the body
and Oliveira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rebo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rebo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rebo blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rebo checks a leg kick.
Oliveira defending well as Rebo loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Rebo avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rebo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rebo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliveira drops Rebo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rebo looks back up at him and smiles so Oliveira waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Oliveira's cut.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rebo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Rebo stuns Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rebo tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rebo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rebo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira connects with an inside leg kick.
Rebo throws a front kick that sends Oliveira stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Oliveira misses
and Rebo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ernesto Oliveira's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira misses with a kick to the body
and Rebo counters with a series of strikes. Oliveira will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira works Rebo's body with a nice hook.
Oliveira throws a leg kick which misses Rebo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rebo tries to avoid it.
Rebo is breathing heavily.
Rebo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rebo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Rebo throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rebo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rebo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rebo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rebo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rebo checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira feints and then cracks Rebo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rebo down.
Rebo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rebo blocks the leg kick.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rebo blocks a leg kick.
Rebo misses with a hook.
Oliveira lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rebo crumples to the floor! Oliveira milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ernesto Oliveira!
Ernesto Oliveira retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ernesto Oliveira 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Queen - I Want It All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! A J Hearts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonard Washington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control.
Washington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Washington is pressing down on Hearts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hearts stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hearts stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Hearts throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Hearts is proving a slippery customer.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hearts throwing strikes but missing.
Washington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Washington trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hearts scoring with some ground and pound.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hearts tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hearts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Hearts connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Hearts cracks Washington with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hearts looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Hearts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Hearts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Hearts saw that one coming.
Hearts misses with the body kick
and Washington counters with a crisp one two that drops Hearts! Washington thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hearts to his feet! Hearts is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearts lands a jab to the head.
Hearts digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Hearts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hearts somewhat.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonard Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts moves into the clinch successfully.
Washington lands a body punch.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Hearts.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
Hearts is looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hearts as Washington tries to tie him up.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Hearts looking to stall.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington can't get the takedown.
Hearts throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Washington after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for A J Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Washington prevents a body shot from Hearts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washington tries to break free but Hearts pushes him back against the cage.
Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Hearts gets an underhook and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hearts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Hearts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Hearts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Hearts ducks down to avoid it.
Washington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearts. Hearts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hearts on the side of the head.
Hearts avoids the body shot from Washington.
Hearts throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hearts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Washington trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
Hearts is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Hearts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hearts slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Hearts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hearts off to one side.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts lands a head shot.
Hearts lands a slapping body shot.
Washington avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Hearts moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts moves away from the strike by Washington.
Hearts missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington cracks Hearts with a good jab.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Hearts scores with a nice head shot.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Washington throws a jab when Hearts was well out of range.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a right hand that Hearts ducks under and follows up with a left that Hearts also avoids with ease.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Hearts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Washington throws a combination. Hearts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearts misses the target.
Washington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hearts checks it well.
Washington connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hearts misses.
Hearts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearts.
Hearts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Washington misses.
Hearts scores with a jab. Washington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearts. Hearts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hearts as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Washington!
Hearts is working Washington over with some ground and pound from side control.
Washington tries to improve position but can't.
Hearts wants to control for a moment but Washington uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hearts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hearts's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Washington misses
and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Washington!
Washington is trying to improve his position.
Hearts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Washington throws a few strikes from the bottom but Hearts takes advantage and mounts!
Hearts with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Hearts cracks Washington with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Washington tries to hold on but Hearts postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking to improve his position but Hearts isn't that keen on the idea.
Hearts unloading with bombs!
Washington is rocked!
Hearts loads up with a big shot that hurts Washington! He's pulled Hearts in close but Hearts has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Washington survive? More strikes from Hearts and Washington is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). A J Hearts!
A J Hearts retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath A J Hearts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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