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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Blockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Vengrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vengrio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Muay Thai. Nisse Blockson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisse Blockson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Vengrio!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blockson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blockson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vengrio moves out of range of the body kick from Blockson.
Vengrio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blockson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blockson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vengrio.
Vengrio misses with a hook. Blockson ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Blockson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blockson lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Blockson closes the distance and clinches.
Blockson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Blockson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vengrio blocks a body shot from Blockson.
Vengrio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blockson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vengrio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blockson.
Vengrio lands a high kick to the side of Blockson's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Vengrio dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Nisse Blockson has been cut.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vengrio preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengrio prevents Blockson from getting back to his feet.
Vengrio won't allow Blockson to sweep him here.
Blockson is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blockson throws the left hand but Vengrio avoids the punch easily.
Blockson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blockson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vengrio.
A big right from Vengrio misses.
Blockson connects with a solid leg kick.
Vengrio misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengrio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blockson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vengrio thinking.
Blockson feints and then cracks Vengrio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vengrio down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Vengrio misses its intended target.
Vengrio lands a nice shot that snaps Blockson's head back.
Blockson lands a body shot.
Blockson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blockson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Blockson as he connects with a hook.
Vengrio misses with a hook.
Blockson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Blockson.
Vengrio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Arthur Vengrio has been cut.
Blockson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vengrio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vengrio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blockson.
Vengrio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vengrio does it's job there.
Vengrio throws a head kick that misses
and Blockson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vengrio's knee momentarily.
Blockson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vengrio is just out of range.
Blockson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Vengrio does no damage.
Blockson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vengrio looks winded!
Blockson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vengrio misses with a kick to the body.
Vengrio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blockson circles away quickly and effectively.
Vengrio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arthur Vengrio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vengrio tries to bum rush Blockson with a series of wild strikes but Blockson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blockson lands a nice looking body kick.
Blockson tries to land a leg kick but Vengrio saw it coming and moves away.
Blockson scores with a leg kick.
Blockson lands a big uppercut and Vengrio crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vengrio looks OK. Blockson waves Vengrio back to his feet!
Vengrio is rocked!
Blockson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vengrio is still on wobbly legs! Can Blockson finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blockson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blockson lands with a nice body punch.
Vengrio seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Blockson.
Blockson digs a good hook to Vengrio's body.
Blockson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vengrio doesn't seem bothered though.
Blockson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blockson scoring well with a low kick there.
Blockson drops Vengrio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vengrio looks back up at him and smiles so Blockson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Blockson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Vengrio out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nisse Blockson!
Nisse Blockson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Matt Miller will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurze moves away.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurze blocks a jab.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurze cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Nice body punch from Kurze.
A cross from Miller lands.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller leaves Kurze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller scores with a jab.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurze moves away.
Donk. Kurze catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurze looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller wants to clinch up but Kurze keeps it at a distance.
Kurze misses with an uppercut.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurze drags the fight down to the ground.
Kurze wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurze looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurze has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Kurze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kurze trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Kurze has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurze.
Kurze sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurze controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Kurze has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurze has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is pushing down on Kurze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kurze is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Kurze's hands, connecting with Kurze's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kurze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller trying to control the action but Kurze is working from the bottom.
Kurze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurze is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kurze connects with a high kick.
Kurze takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matt Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurze checks a low kick from Miller.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kurze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurze staying out of range there.
Kurze gets a takedown into half guard.
Miller has his hands clasped together around Kurze's back. He's all about the action.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Kurze has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Kurze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Kurze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller is controlling Kurze's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller is not content to let Kurze control the position.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Kurze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Kurze throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kurze!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Kurze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Kurze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kurze is looking for a sweep.
Kurze is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kurze taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working away.
Miller landing strikes.
Kurze is rocked!
Miller has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oh Kurze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kurze wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Miller celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Miller!
A very excited looking Matt Miller 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 Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moacyr Domingos De Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Matos has chosen Kick Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AtlaSon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
AtlaSon just misses with a punch to the body.
De Matos avoids a kick to the body.
De Matos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract AtlaSon.
AtlaSon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from De Matos.
De Matos scores with a hook.
It looks like Theo AtlaSon has been cut.
De Matos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Matos scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AtlaSon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Matos moves out of range as AtlaSon throws a body kick.
AtlaSon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Matos misses with a head kick.
De Matos misses with a body shot.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Matos just misses with a punch to the body.
De Matos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AtlaSon manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AtlaSon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Matos checks it well.
De Matos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Matos swings for the body but AtlaSon moves out of range.
De Matos scores with a jab.
De Matos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by De Matos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Matos.
De Matos throws an overhand right that lands on AtlaSon's shoulder, as AtlaSon tries to avoid the shot.
De Matos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Matos misses with an attempted mid kick.
AtlaSon avoids the body shot from De Matos.
De Matos swings for the body but AtlaSon moves out of range.
De Matos lands with a good body shot.
AtlaSon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Matos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Matos misses with a looping left.
AtlaSon is looking to wear down De Matos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
AtlaSon lands a nice hook to De Matos's body. De Matos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Matos works AtlaSon's body with a nice hook.
De Matos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
AtlaSon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Matos, right into the meat.
De Matos misses with a left hand
and AtlaSon counters with a nice leg kick.
De Matos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Matos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Matos throws a sloppy body shot
and AtlaSon counters with a right hand to the body.
AtlaSon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
AtlaSon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Matos manages to avoid it.
AtlaSon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Matos scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Matos punishes AtlaSon's body with a nice straight punch.
De Matos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by AtlaSon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Matos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Matos drops his hands momentarily and AtlaSon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
AtlaSon scores with a spinning back kick!
De Matos looks winded!
De Matos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AtlaSon looks to score with a jab to the body but De Matos is just out of range.
De Matos throws a lazy uppercut
and AtlaSon moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
AtlaSon lands a shoulder strike.
AtlaSon slowing the pace effectively.
AtlaSon struggles to land a body shot inside as De Matos controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
AtlaSon misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Matos lands a nice uppercut.
De Matos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AtlaSon has a couple of punches blocked by De Matos.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AtlaSon misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from AtlaSon fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Matos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
AtlaSon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Matos lands a shoulder strike.
AtlaSon stalling against the cage.
De Matos is looking to break free of the clinch but AtlaSon has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moacyr Domingos De Matos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
AtlaSon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Matos manages to avoid it.
De Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by AtlaSon.
De Matos looks to throw a body kick
and AtlaSon counters with a good, hard body kick but De Matos shrugs it off.
AtlaSon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AtlaSon checks a low kick from De Matos.
AtlaSon checks a leg kick nicely.
De Matos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before AtlaSon can pounce on him.
AtlaSon scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AtlaSon scores with a head kick. De Matos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Matos is rocked!
AtlaSon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Matos is still on wobbly legs! Can AtlaSon finish him?
AtlaSon lands with an uppercut that bounces De Matos off the cage and back into range.
De Matos avoids the head kick by AtlaSon.
A good leg kick by AtlaSon.
De Matos thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Matos takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos throws a right and a left that AtlaSon avoids nicely.
De Matos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Matos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Matos wants to land a leg kick but AtlaSon is out of range.
Nice defenses there by De Matos.
De Matos seems to have recovered his senses.
AtlaSon connects with an inside leg kick.
De Matos is breathing heavily.
AtlaSon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Matos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Matos leaves his chin hanging out and AtlaSon seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! De Matos crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theo AtlaSon!
A very excited looking Theo AtlaSon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egyptian comes to the cage accompanied by Egyptian Entrance Song. Khanom Tom has chosen Round 5 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
44 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian throws a jab when Khanom Tom was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Khanom Tom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanom Tom was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Egyptian looks for the body kick but Khanom Tom saw that one coming.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khanom Tom doesn't seem bothered though.
Khanom Tom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khanom Tom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Khanom Tom circles away.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
letting Khanom Tom counter with a right hand.
Khanom Tom throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Khanom Tom wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Khanom Tom moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khanom Tom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses
and Khanom Tom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Egyptian really felt that one!
Khanom Tom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick
and Egyptian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khanom Tom thinking.
Khanom Tom connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Khanom Tom .
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick from Khanom Tom .
Nice shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Egyptian throws a poor cross that misses
and Khanom Tom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Khanom Tom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanom Tom loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Khanom Tom sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanom Tom throws a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Khanom Tom throws a solid leg kick but Egyptian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khanom Tom .
Egyptian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khanom Tom wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Khanom Tom 's head but Khanom Tom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khanom Tom 's calf.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing.
Khanom Tom works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Khanom Tom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Khanom Tom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Khanom Tom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian works over Khanom Tom 's head and body with a nice combination.
Khanom Tom misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is looking to slow Khanom Tom down with leg kicks.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Khanom Tom is avoiding it.
Khanom Tom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khanom Tom jabs at Egyptian's body.
Khanom Tom avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Khanom Tom avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Egyptian.
Khanom Tom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khanom Tom scores with the left hand. Egyptian knows he should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khanom Tom .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a left hand
and Khanom Tom counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian thows a body shot but no joy.
Khanom Tom misses with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khanom Tom thinking.
Khanom Tom looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian moves into range and clinches up with Khanom Tom .
Egyptian is trying to break the clinch but Khanom Tom is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Khanom Tom .
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanom Tom .
Egyptian tries to work over Khanom Tom 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Egyptian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanom Tom .
Egyptian is stalling here.
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 Sinuhe Egyptian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khanom Tom misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Khanom Tom misses.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Khanom Tom .
Egyptian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinuhe Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khanom Tom throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Egyptian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Khanom Tom . That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nai Khanom Tom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khanom Tom .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a jab. Khanom Tom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khanom Tom throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Khanom Tom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Khanom Tom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Egyptians head.
Khanom Tom gets through Egyptian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
Khanom Tom lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian is trying to stall.
Khanom Tom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Khanom Tom moved out of range.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Khanom Tom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Khanom Tom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Egyptian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khanom Tom can pounce on him.
Khanom Tom scores with a jab. Egyptian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian keeps Khanom Tom at a distance using the push kick.
Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Khanom Tom moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khanom Tom effectively controlling the action here.
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian lands with a hook. Khanom Tom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khanom Tom drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
Khanom Tom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanom Tom tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Khanom Tom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Egyptian presses Khanom Tom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khanom Tom manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Khanom Tom .
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khanom Tom .
Egyptian misses with a series of wild punches.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Khanom Tom moved away.
Khanom Tom 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khanom Tom ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Khanom Tom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanom Tom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanom Tom 's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
Egyptian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanom Tom blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
Khanom Tom blocks an uppercut.
Khanom Tom throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khanom Tom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khanom Tom taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Khanom Tom lands a lovely overhand right.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Khanom Tom 's shoulder, as Khanom Tom tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian throws a jab when Khanom Tom was well out of range.
Egyptian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from Egyptian.
Khanom Tom throws a solid leg kick but Egyptian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom blocks a low kick nicely.
Khanom Tom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khanom Tom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khanom Tom thuds a left hand into Egyptian's body.
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1-2. Egyptian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khanom Tom throws a low kick, looking for Egyptian's leg but Egyptian calmly moves out of range.
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!
Khanom Tom misses with a double jab.
Khanom Tom digs a good body shot into Egyptian's ribs.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanom Tom .
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khanom Tom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Egyptian - the referee stops the clock and Khanom Tom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Egyptian. Khanom Tom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Egyptian swinging wildly here.
Egyptian 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.
Khanom Tom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a head shot.
Khanom Tom throws a shot to the body.
Egyptian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khanom Tom .
Egyptian looks to throw the jab but Khanom Tom is out of range.
Khanom Tom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Egyptian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khanom Tom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Egyptian rather than just go for the knockout.
Khanom Tom wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Khanom Tom misses with a double jab.
Khanom Tom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khanom Tom on the side of the head.
Egyptian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khanom Tom checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanom Tom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanom Tom has closed the distance and engaged Egyptian in a clinch.
Khanom Tom tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Egyptian.
Khanom Tom blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian trying to stall but Khanom Tom improves his position.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom .
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Egyptian.
Khanom Tom lands with a short shot to the head.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nai Khanom Tom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanom Tom controls his hands.
Khanom Tom throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian can't find room to land a body shot as Khanom Tom controls the action.
Khanom Tom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Egyptian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khanom Tom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Egyptian blocks the body kick.
Egyptian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian throws a hook but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Khanom Tom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanom Tom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanom Tom connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khanom Tom in his tracks.
Sinuhe Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khanom Tom misses the body punch
and Egyptian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Khanom Tom avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khanom Tom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khanom Tom 's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sinuhe Egyptian.
Well Egyptian 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinuhe Egyptian!
A victorious Sinuhe Egyptian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickock comes to the cage accompanied by Turn me on Mr Deadman. Takala has chosen Volga as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Hickock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock avoids the body shot from Takala.
Crunch! Hickock slams his shin into Takala's torso.
Hickock clinches.
Hickock can't find room to land a body shot as Takala controls the action.
Hickock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Hickock.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickock.
Takala lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hickock.
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!
Takala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hickock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hickock blocks an uppercut.
Hickock lands a hook that snaps the head of Takala backwards.
Takala looking to slow down the pace here.
Hickock pushes off an throws an elbow but Takala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Hickock pushes off an throws an elbow but Takala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takala.
Hickock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takala blocks an elbow strike.
Takala tries to throw a body punch but Hickock avoids it by throwing Takala back against the cage.
Takala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Hickock has him pressed against the cage.
Takala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hickock lands an elbow that stopped Takala in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Topi Takala has been cut.
Takala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hickock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takala's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hickock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takala's brow.
Takala tries to circle away but Hickock has him pinned against the cage.
Takala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hickock controls his hands.
Hickock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hickock blocks an uppercut.
Takala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickock's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hickock throws an elbow but misses.
Hickock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickock.
Hickock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Hickock misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hickock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takala - the referee stops the clock and Hickock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takala. Hickock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takala scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hickock, right into the meat.
Hickock throws a big shot that misses.
Hickock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hickock is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
Hickock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala.
Hickock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Hickock.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hickock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takala wants to slow Hickock down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Hickock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala throws a leg kick but Hickock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takala throws out a powerful jab.
Hickock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hickock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hickock can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Hickock lands a jab to Takala's midsection.
Takala takes a swing at Hickock's ribcage but misses.
Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hickock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hickock - that will leave a mark!
Takala blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hickock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takala lands with a shot to the body.
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Hickock.
A left lands for Takala.
Takala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takala's corner calls for a 1-2. Takala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Takala tries to move into range but Hickock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hickock swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hickock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hickock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock clinches up against the cage.
Hickock lands an uppercut.
Hickock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takala gets underhooks to prevent Hickock's takedown attempt.
Hickock swings wildly with an uppercut but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala blocks the elbow strike.
Takala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hickock controls his hands.
Hickock lands an elbow that stopped Takala in his tracks for a moment.
Hickock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickock lands with a right hand.
Takala cracks the inside of Hickock's front leg.
Hickock shoots for a takedown but Takala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takala lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Hickock misses the target.
Takala lands a front kick.
Hickock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hickock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Topi Takala's cut.
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.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hickock drops his hands momentarily and Takala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hickock feints and then cracks Takala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takala down.
Takala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hickock.
A jab from Takala does it's job there.
Hickock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takala checks a low kick from Hickock.
Takala scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hickock connects with a looping right hand.
Takala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickock circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickock throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Hickock moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Takala misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickock.
Hickock throws a head kick that misses.
Hickock moves out of range as Takala strikes.
Hickock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takala.
Hickock lands a nice looking body shot.
Takala avoids the head kick by Hickock.
Hickock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Hickock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takala scores with a nice body kick.
Takala misses with a straight right.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hickock. That did some damage!
Takala leaves Hickock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takala takes a swing at Hickock's ribcage but misses.
Takala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takala thumps Hickock with a low kick.
Hickock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hickock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
Takala cracks a nice hook into Hickock's ribs.
Topi Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickock.
Takala lands a nice shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Takala 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.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Hickock off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takala.
Takala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Takala avoids the body shot from Hickock.
Takala is looking to slow Hickock down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock misses with a wild body shot.
Hickock missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hickock's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hickock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takala throws a leg kick but Hickock moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takala, right into the meat.
Takala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hickock connects with a solid leg kick.
Hickock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hickock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hickock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock is looking to take a break and control but Takala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock controls the position.
Hickock wants to control for a moment but Takala uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hickock misses with a head shot. Takala uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hickock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Topi Takala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Takala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hickock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hickock needs to keep his hands up - Takala had a free shot at his head there.
Hickock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hickock misses with a wild body shot.
Hickock throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Hickock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Hickock off balance momentarily.
Hickock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickock moves away.
A slow jab from Hickock misses its intended target.
Hickock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Hickock.
Takala lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hickock takes a step back to recover.
Hickock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Hickock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hickock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takala swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Hickock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takala scores with a nice strike.
Takala thuds a left hand into Hickock's body.
Takala throws a good cross that connects.
Hickock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takala throws a low kick, looking for Hickock's leg but Hickock calmly moves out of range.
Hickock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hickock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hickock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takala. Takala obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Hickock with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hickock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hickock, right into the meat.
Hickock takes one to the chin there.
Takala jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Topi Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takala lands a head shot.
Takala scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Takala.
Hickock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takala needs to keep his hands up - Hickock had a free shot at his head there.
Takala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hickock. Hickock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takala stalks Hickock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hickock's face. Hickock staggers backwards, shaken.
Hickock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Hickock scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hickock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hickock lands with a nice body kick.
Hickock throws a big shot that misses.
Takala tries to land a front kick but Hickock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takala feints and then cracks Hickock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hickock down.
Takala lands a really nice looking cross but Hickock seems unphased.
Takala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hickock. Hickock obviously looking to wear him down.
Hickock misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Takala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hickock with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hickock blocks the low kick.
Takala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Hickock.
Hickock misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala stuffs the takedown.
Hickock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hickock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hickock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hickock.
Takala avoids the head kick by Hickock.
Hickock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takala. Takala obviously looking to wear him down.
Hickock shoots for a takedown but Takala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takala lands a jab to the nose.
Takala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takala tries a low kick but Hickock avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala works the jab nicely.
Takala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takala misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topi Takala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takala 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topi Takala!
Topi Takala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prophet Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed comes into the arena with Stupid music blaring out of the sound system. Douglas has chosen La La La - Snoop Lion as his entrance music. Dustin Douglas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Prophet Mohammed's chin.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prophet Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dustin Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Mohammed throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
Douglas jabs Mohammed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mohammed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mohammed trying to mount his opponent but Douglas defends it.
Douglas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mohammed working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas manages to get to full guard.
Mohammed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mohammed distracts Douglas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Douglas is trying to control the position but Mohammed postures up.
Douglas pulls Mohammed in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Douglas controls Mohammed momentarily but Mohammed frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dustin Douglas.
Mohammed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglas lands with a hook. Mohammed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Douglas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
The crowd cheers as Mohammed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Douglas.
A jab from Mohammed misses.
Crunch! Mohammed slams his shin into Douglas's torso.
Mohammed misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prophet Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mohammed throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mohammed scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Mohammed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Mohammed tenderised Douglas's leg. Douglas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mohammed misses with an uppercut
and Douglas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mohammed manages to break the clinch.
Mohammed throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Mohammed misses with a hook.
Mohammed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mohammed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mohammed misses with a two punch combination.
Mohammed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Douglas. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas scores with a kick to the body.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mohammed misses with a low kick.
Mohammed throws a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a head kick. That will keep Mohammed thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mohammed sprawling to the canvas! Mohammed rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Douglas finish him?!
Mohammed fails with a takedown attempt.
Douglas throws a head kick but Mohammed moves out of range.
Mohammed throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
Mohammed slips under a jab from Douglas.
Mohammed looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Mohammed throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dustin Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mohammed gets slowly back to his feet.
Mohammed swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Mohammed scoring well with a low kick there.
Mohammed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mohammed is just out of range.
Mohammed misses with a takedown
and Douglas counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prophet Mohammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas thuds his right hand into Mohammed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Douglas lands a big head kick that sends Mohammed tumbling to the mat! Douglas takes a step backwards and waves Mohammed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mohammed is rocked!
It looks like Prophet Mohammed has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Mohammed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Douglas lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mohammed head around and knocks him out cold! Douglas hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Douglas!
In his post fight interview, Dustin Douglas gave a big smile as he said 'We are all one - one people - one love. The movement is real. The lion is real. These fists, while only used for sport, are also very real. One love.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Comfortably Numb. Rufus Soderberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Soderberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soderberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Soderberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt tries to bum rush Soderberg with a series of wild strikes but Soderberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Soderberg jumps back.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Soderberg slips the punch.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Soderberg.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt misses the jab.
Good shot there by Soderberg.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Soderberg staying out of range there.
Soderberg lands with a nice body punch.
Soderberg lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Soderberg sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soderberg checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soderberg.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt pushes Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Soderberg.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Soderberg tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soderberg has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soderberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Soderberg's head.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Soderberg controls the action.
Soderberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Merik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Soderberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Soderberg had a free shot at his head there.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soderberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soderberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a push kick but Soderberg slaps the foot to one side.
Soderberg throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses the jab.
Soderberg slips under a jab from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Soderberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soderberg connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soderberg misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Soderberg slips the punch.
Soderberg with a nice cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Soderberg saw that one coming.
Soderberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Soderberg checks a leg kick.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soderberg throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Soderberg checks the leg kick.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Soderberg throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Soderberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Soderberg is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soderberg trying to control the position here.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Soderberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Soderberg!
Soderberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt prevents Soderberg from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Soderberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Soderberg lands.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soderberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Soderberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soderberg dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soderberg.
Merik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soderberg.
Soderberg leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws the left hand but Soderberg avoids the punch easily.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Soderberg is just out of range.
Soderberg ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soderberg, as that shot connected.
Soderberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soderberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Soderberg moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Soderberg dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Soderberg's head and hops out.
Merik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merik Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soderberg eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hunt working the ground and pound from side control.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt landing a few strikes.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Merik Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soderberg trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt throwing shots but Soderberg is blocking nicely.
Hunt trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt darts in and clinches Soderberg up against the cage.
Soderberg lands a shoulder strike.
Soderberg wants a takedown.
Soderberg manages to break the clinch.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Soderberg checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Soderberg in a clinch.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Merik Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soderberg pulls guard.
Soderberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt postures up in Soderberg's guard and throws a big left but Soderberg blocks it.
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunt!
Soderberg unloads with some shots from mount but Hunt bucks and avoids them well.
Soderberg avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soderberg trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Soderberg with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Soderberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Soderberg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Soderberg trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hunt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Soderberg dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Soderberg dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Soderberg's head and hops out.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Soderberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Soderberg counters with a shoot takedown. Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg lands a couple of elbows.
Soderberg passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Soderberg thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Soderberg.
Soderberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Soderberg trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rufus Soderberg.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soderberg.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soderberg cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soderberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soderberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Well, if Soderberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rufus Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soderberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Soderberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merik Hunt!
Merik Hunt retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Merik Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokudju Womba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Womba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ludacris - Blueberry Yum Yum. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smokudju Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hearts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hearts moves away from the strike by Womba.
Womba tries to move into range but Hearts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hearts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hearts tries to clinch up.
Hearts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Womba throws a leg kick but Hearts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Womba misses.
A slow jab from Womba misses its intended target.
Hearts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hearts.
Womba misses with a body shot.
Hearts throws the left hand but Womba avoids the punch easily.
Hearts swings for the body but Womba moves out of range.
Hearts gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Womba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hearts's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba postures up in Hearts's guard and throws a big left but Hearts blocks it.
Hearts trying to keep a closed guard but Womba is proving a slippery customer.
Womba is looking to pass into half guard but Hearts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hearts is in guard.
Womba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hearts is aware though and is defending well.
Womba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hearts defends it easily.
Womba looking for a guillotine here but Hearts defends easily.
Womba working a defensive guard here.
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Womba wants to control the position but Hearts says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hearts is trying to control. Womba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womba looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hearts pushes past his half guard into mount!
Womba is trying to escape the mount.
Hearts wants to control the pace but Womba is squirming around nicely.
Hearts lands a big elbow.
Hearts landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hearts prevents Womba from getting the reversal.
Hearts content just to control the position here.
Hearts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Womba looks a forlorn figure.
Hearts scoring with strikes but Womba is staying in there.
Womba is looking to improve his position but Hearts isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba is squirming around, avoiding Hearts's attempts to control the action.
Womba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hearts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Womba's face.
Womba is looking to get to half guard.
Hearts lands a big elbow.
Hearts prevents Womba from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Womba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Womba wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Womba with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Womba. No joy for Hearts on that attempt.
Womba staying out of range there.
Hearts throws a hook to the side of Womba's head but Womba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Hearts.
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Womba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearts.
Hearts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Womba throws a body kick that misses.
Hearts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womba.
Hearts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hearts throws a good cross that connects.
Womba keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearts with a hook.
Womba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hearts tries to clinch up.
Womba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Nice defenses there by Hearts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba slips a straight right by Hearts.
Hearts gets a takedown into half guard.
Hearts prevents Womba from improving his position.
Hearts thows a huge punch but Womba dodges it nicely.
Hearts wants to take a breather but Womba is having none of it.
Womba trying to get back to full guard but Hearts takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Womba is trying desperately to improve position.
Womba is working hard here to advance position.
Womba regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba wants to get back to full guard but Hearts has mounted him!
Womba is looking to improve his position but Hearts isn't that keen on the idea.
Womba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
Womba 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!
Hearts defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Womba avoiding Hearts 's attempts to control his hands.
Hearts wants to escape the position.
Womba avoiding Hearts 's attempts to control his hands.
Hearts showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Womba not allowing Hearts to control his hands.
Womba keeps control of the position as Hearts tries to break free.
Womba is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hearts knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hearts for a finish.
Hearts is trying to defend against the choke here but Womba has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Womba Tightens the hold and Hearts taps out furiously! Womba displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Smokudju Womba!
An out of breath Smokudju Womba 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandalay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by DEAD MAN'S GUN. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vandalay!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandalay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vandalay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vandalay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vandalay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vandalay tries a head kick but it misses.
Vandalay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandalay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Vandalay scores with a jab. Marciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vandalay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vandalay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vandalay. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Nice body punch from Vandalay.
Vandalay misses with a body kick.
Vandalay pushes Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vandalay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marciano's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandalay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vandalay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vandalay tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Vandalay back against the cage.
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Vandalay delivers a nice body kick.
Vandalay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marciano's calf.
Don Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Vandalay.
It looks like Don Marciano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandalay lands a nice looking body kick.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vandalay to score with a decent uppercut.
Vandalay lands a nice looking body shot.
Vandalay jabs Marciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marciano moves out of range as Vandalay throws a body kick.
Vandalay cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Vandalay closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.
Vandalay tries to stall but Marciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vandalay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandalay works on Marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Vandalay.
Vandalay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandalay's elbow.
Vandalay tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vandalay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Vandalay.
Marciano being controlled against the cage.
Marciano avoids the elbow strike from Vandalay, against the cage.
Vandalay misses with a body punch.
Vandalay lands a nice elbow.
Vandalay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marciano's efforts to push away.
Vandalay misses with a punch to the body.
Vandalay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Vandalay managing to block the knees to the body from Marciano.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marciano as Vandalay tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vandalay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vandalay lands a left hand.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike from Vandalay.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Vandalay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandalay lands the left hand.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Vandalay blocks the body kick.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Vandalay moved out of range.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Vandalay slips a jab from Marciano.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vandalay is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Vandalay darts in and clinches Marciano up against the cage.
Vandalay tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
Vandalay lands with a right to the head.
Marciano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vandalay lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano tries to work over Vandalay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano managing to block the knees to the body from Vandalay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Vandalay's head.
Marciano avoiding damage as Vandalay throws knees to the body.
Marciano tries to work over Vandalay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vandalay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Marciano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vandalay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vandalay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marciano rather than just go for the knockout.
Marciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vandalay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Vandalay throws a good cross that connects.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vandalay cracks Marciano with an open hand slap.
Vandalay is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vandalay. Vandalay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vandalay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the body from Marciano misses
and Vandalay counters with a nice uppercut.
Vandalay throws a push kick but Marciano slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandalay drops Marciano with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vandalay follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vandalay!
Art Vandalay gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Narushima comes to the cage accompanied by Deepforces - Heartbeat. Carlton has chosen Samael - Baphomets Throne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Carlton misses the target.
Carlton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Kyle Carlton has been cut.
Narushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narushima misses with a kick to the body.
Carlton pushes Narushima up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narushima digs a right hand underneath Carlton's ribcage. Carlton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narushima has a couple of punches blocked by Carlton.
Narushima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carltons head.
A short left from Carlton.
Narushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carlton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Narushima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Narushima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Narushima.
Carlton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlton's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton pushes off an throws an elbow but Narushima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carlton tries to throw a body punch but Narushima avoids it by throwing Carlton back against the cage.
Narushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlton blocks a body shot from Narushima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narushima.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Carlton misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlton.
Narushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carlton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narushima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Carlton.
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!
Carlton lands an elbow just above Narushima 's eye.
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut.
Carlton tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
Narushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narushima blocks a low kick nicely.
Narushima lands a jab to the head.
Carlton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Narushima throws a looping overhand right but Carlton ducks down to avoid it.
Carlton connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Carlton misses.
Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Carlton.
Carlton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narushima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carlton tries to clinch but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Narushima tries a head kick but it misses.
Narushima looks to land a body kick but Carlton moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima misses with a body kick.
Narushima lands a big head kick that sends Carlton tumbling to the mat! Narushima takes a step backwards and waves Carlton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Carlton lunges at Narushima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Narushima's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narushima. Carlton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narushima throws a sloppy head kick
and Carlton counters with an inside leg kick.
Narushima tries to land a leg kick but Carlton saw it coming and moves away.
Carlton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Narushima sprawling to the canvas! Narushima rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carlton finish him?!
Narushima is rocked!
Narushima drops his hands momentarily. Carlton doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Narushima staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Narushima doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Carlton! Kyle Carlton retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kyle Carlton 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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