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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belondemu Nakalinzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Sarfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nakalinzi
vs
Sarfo

192 cm
27
249 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
276 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belondemu Nakalinzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denzel Sarfo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarfo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi misses with a low kick.
Nakalinzi cracks Sarfo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sarfo's coach down at The Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sarfo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sarfo misses with a few strikes there.
Sarfo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakalinzi tried to score with a low kick but Sarfo checks it.
Nakalinzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakalinzi sizes up Sarfo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarfo throws a right hand that misses

and Nakalinzi counters by moving into the clinch.
Sarfo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarfo working aggressively here.
Sarfo has a couple of punches blocked by Nakalinzi.
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!
Nakalinzi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarfo.
Nakalinzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nakalinzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sarfo has a couple of punches blocked by Nakalinzi.
Sarfo tries to throw a body punch but Nakalinzi avoids it by throwing Sarfo back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sarfo fails to land.
A body shot lands from Nakalinzi.
Sarfo throws a head punch that misses.
Nakalinzi prevents a body shot from Sarfo.
Sarfo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakalinzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarfo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakalinzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakalinzi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakalinzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sarfo or not.
Sarfo looks winded!
Nakalinzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakalinzi presses Sarfo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nakalinzi tries to throw a body punch but Sarfo avoids it by throwing Nakalinzi back against the cage.
A short left from Nakalinzi.
Nice body punch from Nakalinzi - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakalinzi lands a right hand.
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!
Nakalinzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sarfo backwards.
Nakalinzi can't find room to land a body shot as Sarfo controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarfo working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Nakalinzi as the two fighters clinch.
Nakalinzi is stalling here.
Nakalinzi lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Nakalinzi.

Sarfo is rocked!
Nakalinzi pushes Sarfo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakalinzi lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Nakalinzi.
Good body shot from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sarfo prevents a body shot from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakalinzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarfo.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakalinzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarfo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakalinzi finish him?
Nakalinzi is working Sarfo over against the cage.
Sarfo seems to have recovered his senses.
Sarfo letting Nakalinzi take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakalinzi tries to work over Sarfo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarfo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakalinzi tries to throw a body punch but Sarfo avoids it by throwing Nakalinzi back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi lands a body shot.
Nakalinzi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nakalinzi digs a right hand into Sarfo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sarfo's gas tank.
Nakalinzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakalinzi lands with a light punch inside.
Nakalinzi lands a big right hand that drops Sarfo! The killer instinct kicks in and Nakalinzi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nakalinzi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Belondemu Nakalinzi!

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hype
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. Charles Whitman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Whitman
vs
Val Pacheco Da Silva

170 cm
26
141 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

165 cm
26
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Charles Whitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Val Pacheco Da Silva rushes Whitman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Whitman blocks it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped Whitman in his tracks for a moment.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whitman can't find room to land a body shot as Val Pacheco Da Silva controls the action.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries a body shot but Whitman blocks it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
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!
Whitman tries a body shot but Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with some punches.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Val Pacheco Da Silva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Whitman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Whitman.
A short right from Val Pacheco Da Silva on the inside.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Charles Whitman has been cut.
Whitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whitman misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Val Pacheco Da Silva fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Val Pacheco Da Silva on the inside.
Whitman dodges an elbow strike from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Whitman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Whitman, against the cage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Whitman.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva presses Whitman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whitman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Val Pacheco Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Val Pacheco Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitman tries to work over Val Pacheco Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva digs a right hand underneath Whitman's ribcage. Whitman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Whitman tries a body shot but Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva pushes Whitman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Val Pacheco Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva gets through Whitman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whitman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Whitman.
Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks a body shot from Whitman.

Whitman breaks from the clinch.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitman moves away.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Val Pacheco Da Silva feints and then cracks Whitman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whitman down.
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Whitman. Those never looked like landing.
Whitman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Whitman misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whitman.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whitman's calf.
Val Pacheco Da Silva feints and then cracks Whitman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whitman down.
Some wild striking there from Whitman.
Whitman throws a right hand that Val Pacheco Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Val Pacheco Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Whitman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looks for the body kick but Whitman saw that one coming.
Val Pacheco Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whitman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Val Pacheco Da Silva's head.

It looks like Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Val Pacheco Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitman throws out the jab.
Whitman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whitman backwards.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Whitman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva prevents Whitman from breaking the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Whitman working hard to break the clinch.

Whitman breaks the clinch.
Whitman throws a body punch but Val Pacheco Da Silva moves out of range.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitman throws the left hand but Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Val Pacheco Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick
and Val Pacheco Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whitman throws a head kick but Val Pacheco Da Silva moves out of range.
Whitman throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Val Pacheco Da Silva feints and then cracks Whitman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whitman down.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses
letting Val Pacheco Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitman misses with a head kick.
Whitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitman.
Whitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitman looks to land a combination but Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids it well.
Val Pacheco Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to clinch there but Whitman circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Val Pacheco Da Silva darts in and clinches Whitman up against the cage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Whitman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Val Pacheco Da Silva's brow.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands an elbow just above Whitman 's eye.
Whitman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Val Pacheco Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Whitman.

Whitman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Val Pacheco Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks a jab.
Whitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks a head kick by Whitman.
Whitman jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Val Pacheco Da Silva moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Val Pacheco Da Silva obliges.
Whitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Whitman blocks it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitman is defending well for now.
Val Pacheco Da Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is trying to stall.
Whitman is trying to force a seperation but Val Pacheco Da Silva has the dominant position.
Whitman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Val Pacheco Da Silva.

Whitman breaks from the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to clinch but Whitman moves out of range.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles Whitman is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitman misses the shot to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva digs a good body shot into Whitman's ribs.
Val Pacheco Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Whitman.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman misses with a double jab
and Val Pacheco Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitman circles away.

Val Pacheco Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitman wants to get back to striking at distance but Val Pacheco Da Silva won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Val Pacheco Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Whitman avoids it by throwing Val Pacheco Da Silva back against the cage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whitman backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Whitman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Val Pacheco Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitman's head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.

Whitman gets tackled into the cage by Val Pacheco Da Silva. Val Pacheco Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Whitman prevents a body shot from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whitman's defenses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Val Pacheco Da Silva trying to stall but Whitman improves his position.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Val Pacheco Da Silva fails to land.
Whitman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Val Pacheco Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Whitman improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a head kick. Whitman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Whitman throws a hook but Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids it easily.
Whitman throws a right hand that Val Pacheco Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Val Pacheco Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Whitman misses the shot to the body.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whitman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whitman throws the left hand but Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Whitman misses with a head kick.
Whitman throws a head kick but Val Pacheco Da Silva moves out of range.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charles Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking to slow Whitman down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitman tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitman. Val Pacheco Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman misses with a head kick.
Whitman avoids the head kick by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whitman misses with a combination
enabling Val Pacheco Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Val Pacheco Da Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva cracks Whitman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids the head kick by Whitman.
Whitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Val Pacheco Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Whitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles Whitman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitman lands a high kick!
Val Pacheco Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Whitman.
Whitman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Val Pacheco Da Silva moves into range and clinches up with Whitman.
Whitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Val Pacheco Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva with a knee to the head.
Whitman tries to circle away but Val Pacheco Da Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to stall but Whitman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Whitman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Whitman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Val Pacheco Da Silva's brow.
Val Pacheco Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whitman can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva working Whitman over with knees to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whitman is trying to break free.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
Val Pacheco Da Silva landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Whitman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking to slow Whitman down with leg kicks.
Whitman misses with a straight left.
Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks a jab.
Val Pacheco Da Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitman. Val Pacheco Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Val Pacheco Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitman moves away.
Whitman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitman misses with an uppercut. Val Pacheco Da Silva saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Val Pacheco Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charles Whitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick and Val Pacheco Da Silva moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Val Pacheco Da Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Prince Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunter Prince Hercules had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Prince Hercules
vs
Miller

193 cm
24
219 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Prince Hercules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hercules is just out of range.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Hercules misses with a straight right.
Hercules throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hercules lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Hercules throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hercules looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Hercules misses with a looping right.
A big left from Miller misses.
A swing and a miss from Hercules.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Hercules.
Hercules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hercules takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hercules looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hercules avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hercules throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick from Hercules lands but Miller takes it in his stride.

It looks like Ellis Miller has been cut.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Hercules moves out of range easily.
Hercules has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Warrior Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Miller misses with a hook. Hercules ducked under it nicely.
Hercules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hercules rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hercules misses with an uppercut.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Miller forces Hercules back against the cage and clinches.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller misses with some punches.
Hercules content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hercules misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hercules throws a head punch that misses.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Hercules lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Hercules swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Hercules's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand.
Hercules landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hercules blocks a body shot from Miller.
Hercules's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hercules swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hercules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Hercules tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Miller.
Hercules misses with the head strike.
Hercules tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hercules fails to land.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Hercules.
Hercules is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller has Hercules pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hercules manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunter Prince Hercules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Miller.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hercules tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hercules.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.

Hercules manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules avoids a kick to the body.

Hercules gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Hercules throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hercules blocking some punches.
Hercules blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hercules is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller working aggressively here.
Hercules gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hercules gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Hercules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hercules scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hercules blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Gunter Prince Hercules will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ellis Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Hercules. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hercules.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hercules tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hercules to the ground. Hercules escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hercules throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Hercules throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hercules throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Hercules does it's job there.
Hercules swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.

Miller is rocked!
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hercules swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hercules scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Hercules.
Miller avoids the body shot from Hercules.
Hercules gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hercules cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hercules is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hercules as he avoids it easily.
Gunter Prince Hercules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Miller.
Miller tries to clinch but Hercules is having none of it.
Hercules missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Miller rushes Hercules and presses him up against the cage.
Miller gets through Hercules's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.
Miller tries a body shot but Hercules blocks it.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Hercules.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Hercules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hercules.
Still in the clinch, Hercules scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hercules goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller lands a left hand.
Hercules prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Hercules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller jumps guard but Hercules turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Hercules avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hercules throws an elbow but misses.
Hercules trying to land knees to the body.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hercules.
Hercules lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hercules has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Hercules scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hercules swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hercules slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hercules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller misses with some punches.
Hercules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Hercules tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller blocks a body shot from Hercules.
Hercules is trying to break free.
Hercules lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hercules working hard to break the clinch.
Hercules trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hercules is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hercules swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hercules trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules misses with some punches.
Hercules trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Hercules throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hercules.
Hercules is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hercules's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hercules backwards.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Hercules blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hercules misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Hercules is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Prince Hercules dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ellis Miller'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!

Hercules lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick by Miller misses

and Hercules counters with a head kick that drops Miller to the mat! Miller scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Hercules finish him?
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hercules on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellis Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hercules changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hercules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Hercules.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller blocks a head kick by Hercules.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Hercules tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hercules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Hercules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.

Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hercules is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hercules can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hercules tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hercules wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.
Hercules lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hercules.
Hercules is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hercules uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Hercules throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Hercules pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hercules lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller tries to clinch there but Hercules circles away.
Hercules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hercules moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hercules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Ellis Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hercules lands with a cross.
Hercules misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules keeps the fight on the outside.
Hercules is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hercules pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hercules lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Hercules.
Hercules avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Hercules moves out of range.
Miller throws a series of punches but Hercules avoids them all with ease.
Hercules lands with a nice body punch.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Hercules moves out of range easily.
Hercules connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunter Prince Hercules is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Hercules pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Prince Hercules showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hercules, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunter Prince Hercules!
A very excited looking Gunter Prince Hercules 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keimah Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bram Van Oudenallen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. Bram Van Oudenallen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keimah Animai's chin.

Animai
vs
Van Oudenallen

190 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keimah Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bram Van Oudenallen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Oudenallen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Animai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Animai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Animai is trying to break the clinch but Van Oudenallen is controlling him.
Animai lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Oudenallen backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Oudenallen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Oudenallen blocking some punches.
Animai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Oudenallen blocking some punches.
Animai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Van Oudenallen.
Animai lands with a short shot to the head.
Animai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Oudenallen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Oudenallen is working Animai over against the cage.
Van Oudenallen avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Van Oudenallen as the two fighters clinch.
Animai is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Animai takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Keimah Animai has been cut.
Van Oudenallen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Oudenallen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Oudenallen lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Oudenallen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Animai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Oudenallen lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Animai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Animai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Oudenallen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Animai tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Oudenallen is retaining full guard.
Animai trying to move into half guard but instead Van Oudenallen has managed to sweep!

Van Oudenallen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Oudenallen wanted to stand there but Animai had control of the position.
Van Oudenallen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Oudenallen won't allow Animai to sweep him here.

Animai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Oudenallen wants to get up but he can't break Animai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Oudenallen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Oudenallen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Oudenallen ducks under a wild hook from Animai.
Animai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Oudenallen.
Animai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Oudenallen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Van Oudenallen.
A slow jab from Animai misses its intended target.
Van Oudenallen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Animai throws out the jab.

Van Oudenallen instigates a clinch.
Animai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Oudenallen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Van Oudenallen on the inside.

Animai is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Animai fails to land.
Oh Animai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Animai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Oudenallen leaning against his opponent.
Van Oudenallen crunches a lovely knee into Animai's ribcage.
Animai seems to have got his legs back now.
Animai misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Animai tries to break the clinch but Van Oudenallen is controlling the position.
Animai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Oudenallen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Oudenallen is working Animai over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Oudenallen pushes Animai against the cage. Van Oudenallen is working some dirty boxing. Van Oudenallen pushes off with a quick right hook! Animai goes down! Animai tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Van Oudenallen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bram Van Oudenallen!
A very excited looking Bram Van Oudenallen 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Exlax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Rearden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Exlax
vs
Rearden

196 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

193 cm
23
219 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Exlax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Rearden!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Exlax moves into range and clinches up with Rearden.
Rearden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Exlax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rearden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Exlax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rearden backwards.
Rearden blocks a body shot from Exlax.
Exlax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rearden scores with a shot to the side of Exlax's head.
Rearden misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rearden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rearden tries a body shot but Exlax blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Exlax obliges.
Exlax gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rearden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Exlax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rearden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Exlax missing with knees to the body.
Exlax creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rearden's defenses.

It looks like Henry Rearden has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rearden stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rearden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rearden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Rearden.
Rearden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Exlax lands an elbow just above Rearden 's eye.
Exlax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rearden avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exlax is trying to stall.
Exlax tries to land knees in the clinch but Rearden avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rearden.
Exlax lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rearden.
A head punch on the inside from Rearden fails to land.
Rearden misses with a punch on the inside.
Rearden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rearden lands a right hand.
Rearden scores with a shot to the side of Exlax's head.
Rearden avoids the elbow strike from Exlax, against the cage.
Exlax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rearden blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rearden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rearden lands with a left to the head.
Exlax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rearden looks winded!
Exlax blocks an uppercut.
Exlax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exlax lands an elbow just above Rearden 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Exlax.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exlax with a knee to the head.
Rearden takes an elbow to the temple.
Exlax landing knees to the body.
Exlax landing knees to the head.
Exlax lands a knee to the body.
Exlax scores with a shot to the side of Rearden's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Exlax.
Exlax crunches a lovely knee into Rearden's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Exlax.
Exlax scores with a shoulder strike.
Exlax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rearden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Exlax missing with knees to the body.
Exlax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Exlax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Exlax lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Exlax.
Exlax misses with a knee strike.
Exlax lands an elbow that stopped Rearden in his tracks for a moment.
Exlax lands a body shot.
Exlax throws an elbow that misses.
Exlax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rearden avoids it.
Exlax stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Exlax trying to stall but Rearden improves his position.
Exlax misses with a knee to the head.
Exlax scores with a knee to the head.
Rearden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rearden blocks a body shot from Exlax.
Exlax lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rearden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rearden has a couple of punches blocked by Exlax.
Rearden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exlax lands with a right to the head.
Rearden takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Exlax.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exlax working Rearden over with knees to the body.

Rearden gets control of Exlax's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rearden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Exlax stands up and waves to Rearden to follow him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rearden.
Rearden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exlax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rearden. Rearden obviously looking to wear him down.
Exlax has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rearden.
Rearden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exlax makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rearden really felt that one!
Rearden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exlax throws a jab but it's blocked by Rearden.

Exlax drives through and clinches with Rearden against the cage.
Exlax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rearden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rearden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Exlax is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Exlax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Rearden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rearden swings for the body but Exlax moves out of range.
Exlax getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rearden throws a jab but it's blocked by Exlax.
Rearden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rearden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exlax.
Rearden defending well as Exlax loads up on a big left hand.
Rearden throws a jab but it's blocked by Exlax.
Exlax throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Exlax misses with a body shot.
Rearden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Exlax closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rearden takes an elbow to the temple.
Exlax lands an elbow inside that Rearden shrugs off.
Rearden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rearden blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exlax.
Exlax landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exlax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rearden is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exlax trying to land knees to the body.
Exlax scores with a shoulder strike.
Exlax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rearden.
Rearden tries for a takedown but Exlax manages to get underhooks.
Exlax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exlax looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Exlax lands a nice knee to the body.
Rearden is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Exlax.
Exlax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rearden can do to turn this around?
Exlax tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rearden takes a knee to the side of the body.
Richard Exlax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Exlax misses with a body punch.
Exlax trying to land knees to the body.
Rearden blocks the elbow strike.
Exlax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Exlax lands an uppercut.
Exlax can't find room to land a body shot as Rearden controls the action.
Exlax lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exlax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rearden backwards.
Exlax slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rearden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Exlax.
Exlax with a knee to the head.
Exlax misses with a knee strike.
Exlax blocking some punches.
Exlax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rearden avoids it.
Rearden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rearden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exlax throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Exlax.
Rearden throws a head punch that misses.
Rearden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Exlax lands an elbow inside that Rearden shrugs off.
Exlax lands a damaging elbow.
Exlax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rearden blocks a body shot from Exlax.
A knee to the head by Exlax.
Exlax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Rearden is rocked!
Exlax landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rearden is still on wobbly legs! Can Exlax finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exlax gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Henry Rearden's cut even more.
Exlax using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Exlax.
A hook to the body from Exlax.
Exlax lands a shot to the body.
Exlax comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Exlax lands an elbow that stopped Rearden in his tracks for a moment.
Exlax has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rearden - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Exlax, and another! Rearden is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Richard Exlax!
Richard Exlax made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
Henry Rearden was interviewed post fight and said 'Who is John Galt?'.

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RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Dighead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov has chosen Korn - Hey Daddy as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dighead
vs
Kamenov

193 cm
24
219 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

193 cm
23
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Dighead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dighead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamenov misses with a hook.
Dighead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aleksandar Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dighead blocks a jab.
Dighead tries a head kick but it misses.
Dighead checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamenov throws out a leg kick but Dighead moves out of range and Kamenov only half commits.
A head kick misses from Dighead.
Dighead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Kamenov.

It looks like Curtis Dighead has been cut.
Dighead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dighead walks straight into a right hand from Kamenov - that's dropped him! Kamenov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dighead from any more punishment! Dighead complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aleksandar Kamenov!
Aleksandar Kamenov gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes into the arena with Du Hast - Rammstein blaring out of the sound system. Ruggiero has chosen Bonobo - The Sicilians as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burza
vs
Ruggiero

168 cm
28
148 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
142 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denis Burza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benjamin Ruggiero!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ruggiero. No joy for Burza on that attempt.
Burza shoots in but no luck this time.
Burza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruggiero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ruggiero takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero lands an uppercut.
Ruggiero scores with a shoulder strike.
Burza has Ruggiero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruggiero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruggiero lands a shoulder strike.
Ruggiero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruggiero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruggiero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burza backwards.
Ruggiero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but Burza blocks with his arms.

Burza gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruggiero trying to control here.
Burza wants to control but Ruggiero is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza prevents Ruggiero from improving his position.
Ruggiero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burza preventing the sweep.
Burza postures up.
Burza trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruggiero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burza preventing the sweep.
Burza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruggiero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruggiero keeping moving, preventing Burza from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ruggiero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burza manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruggiero wants to control from the top but Burza keeps moving.
Ruggiero forces his way into half guard.
Burza is doing well to control the position and prevent Ruggiero from advancing to side control.

Ruggiero seems to be looking for submissions.
Burza is staying active underneath Ruggiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burza tries to roll over but Ruggiero keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza is staying active underneath Ruggiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burza is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ruggiero advances to half guard.

Ruggiero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ruggiero seems to be working for a kimura but Burza defends the submission attempt.
Burza flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruggiero tries to pass to full mount but Burza defends it.
Burza is looking to improve his position.
Burza won't allow Ruggiero to pass to mount.
Ruggiero is looking to take a break and control but Burza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burza dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruggiero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruggiero is defending well.
Burza looking for a takedown.
Burza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruggiero after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burza as Ruggiero tries to tie him up.
Ruggiero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Ruggiero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Burza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruggiero sprawls well. Ruggiero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burza gets slowly back to his feet.
Burza doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ruggiero counters with a shoot takedown. Burza fights it but they end up in guard.
Burza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruggiero's guard.

Ruggiero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Benjamin Ruggiero has got the better of the ground game so far.

Burza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruggiero is looking to advance position but Burza won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ruggiero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burza has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ruggiero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burza sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero wants to free his trapped foot but Burza is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ruggiero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruggiero.
Burza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruggiero is working away from the top position though.
Ruggiero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burza wants to improve his position but Ruggiero is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruggiero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Burza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruggiero is working away from the top position though.
Burza wants to get back to full guard.
Burza trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruggiero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruggiero wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Ruggiero clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruggiero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruggiero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruggiero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burza at a distance.
Denis Burza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burza.
Burza fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Burza with that takedown attempt.
Burza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruggiero sprawls well. Ruggiero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burza gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruggiero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero lands a really nice looking cross but Burza seems unphased.
Ruggiero connects with a crisp jab.
Ruggiero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Burza tries to move into range but Ruggiero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruggiero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruggiero connects with a leg kick. Burza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruggiero as he avoids it easily.
Ruggiero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruggiero slaps away a takedown attempt from Burza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruggiero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruggiero defends well and Burza ends up having to push Ruggiero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruggiero lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruggiero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Ruggiero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ruggiero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burza fails with the takedown
and Burza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruggiero misses with a straight right.
Ruggiero missing with a left hand there. Burza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Burza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruggiero was covering up waiting for the punch and Burza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burza looking to pass the guard.
Burza distracts Ruggiero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruggiero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ruggiero has his feet on Burza's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruggiero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Burza blocks the low kick.
Burza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruggiero lands a head kick!
Burza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruggiero defends it nicely.

Ruggiero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruggiero working Burza over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruggiero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Ruggiero.
Burza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruggiero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruggiero unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero lands a hook that snaps the head of Burza backwards.
Ruggiero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruggiero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruggiero after a bit of a struggle.
Ruggiero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Ruggiero.
Ruggiero lands a hook that snaps the head of Burza backwards.
Ruggiero stops a takedown attempt from Burza.

Ruggiero breaks the clinch.
Burza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruggiero is looking to land body kicks.
Ruggiero is looking to slow Burza down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Ruggiero. Those never looked like landing.

Ruggiero moves into the clinch.
Burza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burza is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Ruggiero on the inside.
Ruggiero lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruggiero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruggiero lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruggiero.

Burza is rocked!

Ruggiero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Burza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burza has his takedown stuffed
and Ruggiero counters with a solid body kick.
Burza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruggiero defends it nicely.
Burza seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruggiero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruggiero lands a nice shot to the body.
Benjamin Ruggiero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruggiero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burza tries for a takedown but Ruggiero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benjamin Ruggiero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruggiero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruggiero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burza moves out of range of the body kick from Ruggiero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ruggiero.
Nice takedown defense from Ruggiero. No joy for Burza on that attempt.
Burza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruggiero cracks Burza with an open hand slap.
Ruggiero tries to close the distance and clinch but Burza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burza or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruggiero, which made it look bad.
Ruggiero is looking to clinch.
Burza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruggiero can pounce on him.
Ruggiero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burza dives in and grabs Ruggiero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruggiero pushes down on Burza's head and hops out.
Burza fails to land the takedown.
Burza looks for a takedown but Ruggiero sprawls well.

Ruggiero has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Ruggiero really 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.

Burza darts in looking for a takedown but Ruggiero gets double underhooks and turns Burza into the cage.
Burza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruggiero scores with a shoulder strike.
Burza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruggiero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruggiero landing knees to the body.
Burza has Ruggiero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruggiero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruggiero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruggiero lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruggiero lands with a short shot to the head.

Ruggiero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burza shoots and misses

and Ruggiero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burza!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruggiero trying to control the position but Burza is working away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Ruggiero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruggiero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruggiero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burza has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ruggiero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burza striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ruggiero is trying to get an arm triangle but Burza is defending well.
Burza tries to buck Ruggiero off but Ruggiero is having none of it.
Burza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruggiero off and has taken his back!
Ruggiero trying to control the position but Burza manages to sink in the hooks.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Burza.
Ruggiero tries to escape but Burza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ruggiero prevents Burza from getting a body triangle.
Ruggiero tries to roll but Burza sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza is landing with strikes from the back.

Burza has got one arm under Ruggiero's chin. This could be trouble... Ruggiero trying to control the other hand but Burza gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ruggiero has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denis Burza!
Denis Burza is the new bantamweight champion!
Denis Burza took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank Igor Byhenikov and everyone at Umbrella for giving me this opportunity. Thank you Luca Moconesi and all the guys at Wax On Wax Off Dojo. And of course Roc Stone and my brothers John, Roman, and Aron. Thank you for all the help and support.'.

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58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Luster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Doofenshmirtz
vs
Luster

190 cm
26
245 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
230 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Luster!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick
and Luster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doofenshmirtz's knee momentarily.
Doofenshmirtz ducks under a wild hook from Luster.
Luster is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luster. Doofenshmirtz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doofenshmirtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luster.
Luster throws a series of strikes that have Doofenshmirtz backpedaling.
Luster stuffs the takedown.
Luster defending well as Doofenshmirtz loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Luster misses
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luster.
Doofenshmirtz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mack Luster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz moves away from the strike by Luster.
Luster misses with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a push kick but Luster slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luster, right into the meat.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doofenshmirtz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luster. That one must have hurt.
Luster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Luster.
Luster misses with a body kick.
Luster connects with a crisp jab.
Luster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doofenshmirtz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Luster clinches.
Luster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doofenshmirtz or not.
Luster lands an uppercut.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doofenshmirtz backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doofenshmirtz tries to work over Luster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to push Luster away but Luster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a punch on the inside.
Luster blocking some punches.
Luster takes a shot to the head.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to break free.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luster working aggressively here.
Luster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a punch to the body.
Luster misses with the head strike.
Luster's coach down at Homunculus Alembic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luster's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luster swings wildly with an uppercut but Doofenshmirtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luster struggles to land a body shot inside as Doofenshmirtz controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster misses with a punch on the inside.

Doofenshmirtz breaks from the clinch.
Doofenshmirtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luster misses with a wild body shot.
Luster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Luster. That snapped Doofenshmirtz's head back.
Doofenshmirtz lands a glancing blow to the side of Luster's head.
Luster throws a body punch but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a front kick but Luster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luster throws a leg kick that misses.

Luster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doofenshmirtz is pushing down on Luster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luster is fighting to maintain full guard but Doofenshmirtz has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Doofenshmirtz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luster's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doofenshmirtz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luster is looking to control Doofenshmirtz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luster avoid being mounted?
Doofenshmirtz not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Luster is defending against the submission attempts here by Doofenshmirtz.
Luster tries to roll over but Doofenshmirtz keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Luster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Luster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Luster clinches up with Doofenshmirtz and pushes him back against the cage.
Doofenshmirtz tries a body shot but Luster blocks it.
Luster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luster blocking some punches.
Doofenshmirtz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Luster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luster thuds a left hand into Doofenshmirtz's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Luster tenderised Doofenshmirtz's leg. Doofenshmirtz is trying to keep his angry face on.

Luster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doofenshmirtz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz tries to roll over but Luster keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doofenshmirtz lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to control but can't.
Luster is looking to take a break and control but Doofenshmirtz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Luster.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a sweep. Luster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doofenshmirtz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Luster prevents Doofenshmirtz from improving his position.

Doofenshmirtz looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Doofenshmirtz actively working from the bottom here.
Luster wants to free his trapped foot but Doofenshmirtz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Luster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Luster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doofenshmirtz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Luster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a sweep. Luster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luster controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doofenshmirtz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luster pulls his head out easily.
Luster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luster prevents Doofenshmirtz from improving his position.
Luster is keen to just control but Doofenshmirtz is a slippery customer.
Doofenshmirtz moves into full guard.
Luster is looking to work some ground and pound but Doofenshmirtz has wrist control.

Luster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doofenshmirtz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luster has managed to get both his arms back between Doofenshmirtz's legs - danger averted.
Doofenshmirtz keeping moving, preventing Luster from controlling successfully.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Luster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luster is in close to Doofenshmirtz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Luster trying to control but Doofenshmirtz is working from the bottom.
Luster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doofenshmirtz looking to control.
Luster distracts Doofenshmirtz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Luster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to control the position but Luster postures up.
Doofenshmirtz keeping moving, preventing Luster from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doofenshmirtz tries for a takedown but Luster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Luster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Luster scoring well with a low kick there.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a nice body punch.
Luster cracks Doofenshmirtz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doofenshmirtz dodges the punch combination from Luster.
Luster lands the left hand.
Doofenshmirtz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doofenshmirtz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luster misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luster throws a jab when Doofenshmirtz was well out of range.
Doofenshmirtz looks to land a right hand but Luster moved out of range.
Luster misses the shot to the body.

Doofenshmirtz scores with a takedown into Luster's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doofenshmirtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luster is trying to get back to full guard.
Doofenshmirtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Doofenshmirtz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luster trying to hold on to Doofenshmirtz's head to control him but Doofenshmirtz postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doofenshmirtz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luster is just riding it out for now. Doofenshmirtz eventually gives up the hold.
Luster is pressing down on Doofenshmirtz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Luster trying to keep a closed guard but Doofenshmirtz is proving a slippery customer.
Doofenshmirtz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doofenshmirtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luster wants to sweep but no luck.
Doofenshmirtz passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster gets back to full guard.
Luster keeping full guard, as Doofenshmirtz tries to pass.
Doofenshmirtz throws a strike but Luster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Luster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Doofenshmirtz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Doofenshmirtz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luster preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doofenshmirtz looking for a guillotine here but Luster defends easily.

Doofenshmirtz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luster lands a couple of elbows.
Doofenshmirtz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Luster puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Luster.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doofenshmirtz wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mack Luster.
I've got Luster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Luster!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luzhin has chosen Toccata and Fugue as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hoshino
vs
Luzhin

165 cm
25
174 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

181 cm
24
174 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
Hoshino with a jab.
Luzhin misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Luzhin does it's job there.
Luzhin misses with a few strikes there.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Luzhin does it's job there.
Luzhin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoshino should have avoided that one.
Hoshino avoids a kick to the body.
Luzhin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Luzhin saw that one coming.
Luzhin scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Luzhin scores with a punch to the head.
Hoshino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rings Russia in the buildup to the fight.
Luzhin scores with a leg kick.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoshino blocks the leg kick.
Luzhin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Luzhin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luzhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Luzhin's shoulder, as Luzhin tries to avoid the shot.
Luzhin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luzhin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Luzhin throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. Hoshino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoshino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Luzhin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luzhin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luzhin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Hoshino blocks the body kick.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luzhin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luzhin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luzhin throws a shot to the body.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Luzhin saw that one coming.
Luzhin misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Hoshino blocks the low kick.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Hoshino moved away.
Hoshino checks a leg kick nicely.
Luzhin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luzhin has time to react.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
Luzhin fails with an attempt to clinch.

Luzhin gets a clinch.
Hoshino is looking to control Luzhin's arms but Luzhin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoshino has his back to the cage.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoshino blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoshino stalling against the cage.
Hoshino can't break the clinch.
Luzhin misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Luzhin lands a nice looking body kick.
Luzhin stuns Hoshino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luzhin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luzhin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhin misses with a looping right.
Luzhin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hoshino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Luzhin clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hoshino.

Hoshino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Luzhin connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Luzhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luzhin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luzhin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Luzhin. Beautiful body shot.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Luzhin avoids the punch easily.
Luzhin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luzhin misses with a hook to the body
and Luzhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luzhin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luzhin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Luzhin avoids the punch easily.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Luzhin throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Luzhin tries to score with a low kick but Hoshino moves his leg out of the way.
Hoshino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Luzhin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin lands a jab to the nose.
Luzhin cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Luzhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Luzhin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luzhin.
Hoshino has Luzhin pushed against the cage.
Hoshino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoshino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Luzhin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoshino checks it well.
Luzhin throws out a powerful jab.
Hoshino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luzhin throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin is looking to clinch but Hoshino is avoiding it.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luzhin scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
Luzhin works over Hoshino's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoshino swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luzhin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Luzhin moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Luzhin with a hook.
Luzhin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoshinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luzhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Luzhin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luzhin.
Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luzhin scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the head.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoshino lands a jab-cross combination.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Luzhin.
Luzhin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoshino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoshino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luzhin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luzhin lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luzhin.
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luzhin lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Luzhin connects with a body shot that sends Hoshino's belly button to the back.
Luzhin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luzhin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luzhin looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Luzhin cracks Hoshino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luzhin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin's corner calls for a 1-2. Luzhin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Luzhin's belly button to the back.
Hoshino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luzhin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoshino is able to avoid easily.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Luzhin tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away.
A big left from Luzhin misses.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Luzhin ducks under and follows up with a left that Luzhin also avoids with ease.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luzhin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luzhin defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Luzhin tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin stalks Hoshino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoshino's face. Hoshino staggers backwards, shaken.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Nice straight punches there by Hoshino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luzhin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoshino!
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoshino avoiding damage as Luzhin throws knees to the body.
Luzhin has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Luzhin looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Luzhin throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luzhin lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luzhin.
Hoshino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Luzhin - just one landing.
Luzhin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luzhin misses with a hook.
Hoshino jabs Luzhin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoshino moves out of range as Luzhin strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nikolai Luzhin just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Luzhin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoshino checks it well.
Luzhin tries to land a front kick but Hoshino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luzhin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luzhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luzhin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoshino should have avoided that one.
Hoshino cracks Luzhin with a good jab.
Luzhin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoshino's hands.
A clash of legs there as Hoshino blocks the low kick.
A jab from Luzhin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luzhin.
Luzhin slips under a jab.
Luzhin scores with a head kick.
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Luzhin misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luzhin thinking.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Hoshino checks it.
Luzhin misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Hoshino takes one to the chin there.
Hoshino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Luzhin is rocked!
Nice cross by Luzhin.
Luzhin with a jab.
Luzhin slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luzhin. That's going to slow Hoshino down.
Hoshino moves forwards but Luzhin connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Luzhin moves into the clinch.
Luzhin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luzhin misses with a body punch.
Luzhin missing with knees to the body.
Luzhin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoshino has had enough of the clinch but Luzhin keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Luzhin.
Hoshino is trying to force a seperation but Luzhin has the dominant position.
Luzhin missing with knees to the body.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Luzhin fails to land.

Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luzhin!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Luzhin catches Hoshino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luzhin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Luzhin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Luzhin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoshino's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luzhin moves in looking to clinch but Hoshino pushes him off.
Luzhin lands a head kick. Hoshino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luzhin looks to land a body kick but Hoshino moved away.
Luzhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoshino walks into a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hoshino blocks the low kick.
Luzhin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hoshino throws a body punch but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Luzhin lands a nice shot that snaps Hoshino's head back.
Hoshino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Hoshino is rocked!
A jab from Luzhin does it's job there.
Oh Hoshino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luzhin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoshino if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoshino seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoshino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luzhin to score with a decent uppercut.
Luzhin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoshino should have avoided that one.
Hoshino connects with a crisp jab.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino drops his hands momentarily and Luzhin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino misses with a right hand
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luzhin sends Hoshino crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Luzhin is motioning to the referee to let Hoshino up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hoshino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luzhin lands a big head kick that sends Hoshino to the canvas! Luzhin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin is the new welterweight champion!
Nikolai Luzhin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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