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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boitsoff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Domination. Power has chosen Easy Rider as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boitsoff's calf.
Boitsoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Boitsoff lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Boitsoff misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Power tenderised Boitsoff's leg. Boitsoff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power tries to land a front kick but Boitsoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boitsoff moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boitsoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boitsoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power missing with a left hand there. Boitsoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boitsoff tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boitsoff. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boitsoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Power has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Power stays in close to Boitsoff's body and controls the position.
Boitsoff is pulling down on Power's head. It's preventing any offense from Power, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power trying to control but Boitsoff is working from the bottom.
Boitsoff controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Power trying to control but Boitsoff is working from the bottom.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Boitsoff is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Boitsoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boitsoff is tightening it up a little... Power has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Power reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Power taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boitsoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dmitry Boitsoff!
A relieved looking Dmitry Boitsoff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski has chosen Accept - Head Over Heels as his entrance music. Juan Koski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helgi pushes Koski away with a front kick.
Helgi swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Helgi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helgi.
Helgi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helgi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helgi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Koski 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.
Helgi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Helgi tries a low kick but Koski avoids it.
Koski feints the counter takedown.
Helgi misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helgi. That's going to slow Koski down.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Helgi moved out of range.
Koski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Helgi walks into a straight right hand from Koski.
Koski doesn't manage to clinch there - Helgi circles away.
Koski tries to clinch there but Helgi circles away.
A low kick from Helgi misses
and Koski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Helgi's guard.
Helgi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Koski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helgi.
Koski is trying to pull guard but Helgi has him pressed against the cage.
Helgi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koski has Helgi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Helgi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Helgi.
Helgi pushes Koski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Helgi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Helgi smiles and moves away.
Bjorn Helgi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Koski.
A swing and a miss from Helgi.
Koski slips a jab from Helgi.
Koski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helgi throws a right hand that misses
and Koski counters with a good low kick that Helgi was not able to check.
Helgi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Koski lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helgi swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Helgi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws an overhand right that lands on Helgi's shoulder, as Helgi tries to avoid the shot.
Helgi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Helgi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koski scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Helgi drops his hands momentarily and Koski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski misses with a leg kick.
Helgi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koski scores with a leg kick.
Helgi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koski rushes Helgi and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Koski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Helgi can't fight it off and eventually Koski manages to take the fight to the floor. Helgi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Helgi trying to control the position here.
Koski throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski preventing the sweep.
Koski trying to control but Helgi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koski stops Helgi from standing up.
Koski throws a big elbow that misses.
Koski stands up over Helgi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koski postures up.
Koski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helgi's head.
Koski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helgi's head.
Koski cracks Helgi with a solid left hand.
Helgi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koski is one step ahead there.
Koski distracts Helgi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koski won't allow Helgi to get back to his feet.
Koski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Koski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Helgi moves away and avoids it.
Helgi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Helgi.
Helgi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helgi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koski manages to circle out of the way.
Helgi looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range.
Koski cracks Helgi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Helgi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koski counters with a stiff right hand.
Helgi misses with a low kick as Koski jumps back.
Koski throws a head kick that misses
and Helgi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Koski - just one landing.
Helgi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Helgi.
Koski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Helgi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Koski.
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!
Helgi tries to clinch up but Koski circles away and keeps his distance.
Koski thumps Helgi with a low kick.
Koski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helgi was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski.
Helgi misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Helgi.
A low kick from Helgi is predictable there
and Koski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helgi tries a head kick but it misses.
Helgi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koski lands with a straight right. Helgi didn't see that one coming.
Koski with a nice cross.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Helgi.
Koski connects with a crisp jab.
Helgi wants to slow Koski down by chopping away at his legs.
Helgi misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with an inside leg kick.
Helgi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Helgi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Helgi is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helgi jabs Koski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski moves into the clinch.
Koski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Helgi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helgi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Helgi pushes Koski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Koski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helgi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helgi.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Helgi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koski is keeping busy.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi stalling in the clinch but Koski improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helgi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Helgi rushes Koski and presses him up against the cage.
Helgi misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helgi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Helgi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
Helgi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Koski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koski tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Koski controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Koski controls his hands.
Helgi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Koski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi blocks a body shot from Koski.
Koski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helgi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koski is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Helgi.
Koski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koski misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski prevents a body shot from Helgi.
Koski looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Helgi takes a shot to the head.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Helgi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helgi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koski or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Koski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
That's time! Helgi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Koski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Helgi moves forwards but Koski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helgi tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koski tries to clinch
and Helgi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koski is rocked!
Koski tries to land a body kick
and Helgi counters with a crisp right that sends Koski to the canvas! Helgi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Helgi!
Bjorn Helgi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin comes into the arena with Mortal Kombat theme blaring out of the sound system. Del Toro has chosen Bliss as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Del Toro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Del Toro lands a slapping body shot.
Del Toro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Toro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Del Toro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Del Toro off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Toro.
Del Toro misses with a body kick.
Matoshin darts in trying to clinch
and Del Toro counters with a one-two to the body.
Del Toro looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Del Toro misses with a right hand
and Matoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Toro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Toro.
Del Toro's corner calls for a 1-2. Del Toro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matoshin cracks Del Toro with an open hand slap.
Del Toro lands a right hook to the body.
Del Toro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Crunch! Matoshin slams his shin into Del Toro's torso.
Del Toro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Toro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matoshin.
Del Toro looks for a takedown but Matoshin sprawls well.
Ernesto Del Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Del Toro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Del Toro misses with a hook
and Del Toro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Del Toro.
Matoshin slips a jab from Del Toro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a low kick but Del Toro moves out of range easily.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Granite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Matoshin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Toro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Matoshin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Del Toro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matoshin can pounce on him.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Del Toro's legs.
Del Toro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin throws a low kick but Del Toro moves out of range easily.
Del Toro moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Nice body kick from Del Toro.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Toro shoots in but no luck this time.
Del Toro thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Toro.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Toro.
Del Toro scores with a kick to the body.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Del Toro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matoshin.
Del Toro jabs Matoshin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Toro doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Del Toro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Del Toro moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin moves in looking to clinch but Del Toro pushes him off.
Del Toro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Del Toro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matoshin moves forwards but Del Toro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Toro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Del Toro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin moves away from the strike by Del Toro.
Del Toro throws a poor cross that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin motions for Del Toro to come forward. Matoshin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Toro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Del Toro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matoshin lands a jab.
Matoshin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matoshin throws a low kick, looking for Del Toro's leg but Del Toro calmly moves out of range.
Matoshin connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ernesto Del Toro has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Toro connects with a solid leg kick.
Del Toro slips a jab from Matoshin.
Del Toro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Toro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernesto Del Toro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Del Toro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Del Toro misses its intended target.
Matoshin is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Del Toro lands a jab to the nose.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Del Toro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Del Toro settles back down.
Matoshin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Del Toro thows a body kick. Matoshin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matoshin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matoshin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Del Toro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Toro connects with a nice looking jab.
Del Toro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Del Toro scrambles back to his feet.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Del Toro moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Toro misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Del Toro throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Del Toro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a leg kick which misses Del Toro's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Toro tries to avoid it.
Del Toro connects with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Toro.
Del Toro misses with a body kick.
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and Del Toro counters with an inside leg kick.
Del Toro wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
Del Toro thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Matoshin 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.
Del Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Toro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin throws a jab when Del Toro was well out of range.
Del Toro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Matoshin misses
letting Del Toro counter with a right hand.
Del Toro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Del Toro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Toro moves away.
Del Toro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matoshin's hands.
Del Toro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matoshin will feel that in the morning.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Del Toro is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Toro misses the target.
Del Toro throws a body kick that misses.
Matoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Del Toro.
Del Toro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin delivers a nice body kick.
Del Toro misses with a wild body shot.
Del Toro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
Matoshin moves out of range as Del Toro strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin misses with a double jab
and Del Toro counters with a head kick. That will keep Matoshin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ernesto Del Toro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Toro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matoshin.
Matoshin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matoshin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Toro.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Del Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Toro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Del Toro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Del Toro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Toro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Del Toro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matoshin to the mat! Matoshin manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin controls Del Toro momentarily but Del Toro frees himself.
Matoshin wants to stand and escape but Del Toro is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin trying to control the position.
Del Toro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matoshin wants to stand and escape but Del Toro is having none of it.
Del Toro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Del Toro trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin wants to stand but Del Toro is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Del Toro throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Del Toro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Del Toro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Del Toro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matoshin takes a step back to recover.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Del Toro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Del Toro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Del Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Del Toro blocks a jab.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Del Toro.
Del Toro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Del Toro.
Matoshin throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin takes one on the button.
Del Toro lands a nice looking body shot.
Del Toro looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
Del Toro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Matoshin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Del Toro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matoshin tries to clinch there but Del Toro circles away.
Del Toro feints the counter takedown.
Del Toro tests Matoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Toro looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Del Toro misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin blocks a low kick nicely.
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Del Toro misses.
Matoshin takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro connects with a leg kick. Matoshin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Del Toro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Del Toro does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matoshin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Del Toro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Del Toro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Del Toro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Matoshin lands.
Matoshin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Del Toro. That one must have hurt.
Del Toro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Toro checks a leg kick nicely.
Matoshin forces Del Toro back against the cage and clinches.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Del Toro misses with the head strike.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
Matoshin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matoshin wants to free his trapped foot but Del Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matoshin is trying to control. Del Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Del Toro is looking for a sweep. Matoshin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matoshin trying to control from Del Toro's half guard. Del Toro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matoshin looking to improve position, pressing down on Del Toro's thigh with his hand. Del Toro seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Matoshin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Matoshin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Del Toro picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernesto Del Toro!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Del Toro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Grunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunge comes to the cage accompanied by Temple of the Dog - Say Hello To Heaven. Seia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Limp Bizkit - Thieves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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212 lbs
40 - 18 - 0 |
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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
22 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Grunge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Seia coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Seia blocks the leg kick.
Grunge misses with a head kick.
Seia moves out of range of the body kick.
Grunge 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Seia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grunge - the referee stops the clock and Seia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grunge. Seia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seia.
Grunge jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Grunge slips under a jab from Seia.
Good leg kick by Grunge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab.
Grunge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Grunge.
Grunge throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Seia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grunge catches Seia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Grunge scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seia throws a leg kick but Grunge moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Seia misses the target.
Good exchange - Seia coming out on top.
Grunge tries to land a leg kick but Seia saw it coming and moves away.
Seia checks a leg kick.
Grunge tries to clinch up but Seia circles away and keeps his distance.
Grunge scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seia misses with an uppercut. Grunge saw that one coming.
Grunge misses with a low kick as Seia jumps back.
Grunge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seia at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Grunge finds it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grunge!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grunge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seia's sensitive parts.
Seia avoids a kick to the body.
Seia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grunge scores with a leg kick.
Seia scoring well with a low kick there.
Seia gets tackled into the cage by Grunge. Grunge maintains the clinch.
Seia working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Grunge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grunge pushes Seia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seia throws a punch but it's blocked by Grunge.
Grunge tries a body shot but Seia blocks it.
Seia misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grunge lands an uppercut.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Grunge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grunge is struggling to control the position.
Grunge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seia misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grunge.
Seia's coach down at Kebab House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seia's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seia lands a shoulder strike.
Grunge is leaning against Seia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Seia.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge blocks a body shot from Seia.
Seia blocks an elbow strike from Grunge.
Seia throws a punch but it's blocked by Grunge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grunge blocking some punches.
Seia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grunge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grunge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grunge lands a damaging elbow.
Grunge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seia tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grunge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seia takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Tolo Seia has been cut.
Seia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grunge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Grunge.
Seia is rocked!
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seia is still on wobbly legs! Can Grunge finish him?
Grunge leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tolo Seia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grunge moves into the clinch.
Seia seems to have recovered his senses.
Grunge lands a nice shot to the body.
Seia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunge's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grunge.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grunge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grunge tries to work over Seia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grunge lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Grunge tries a knee to the head but Seia blocks it.
Grunge lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seia's elbow.
Seia avoiding damage as Grunge throws knees to the body.
Grunge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seia can do to turn this around?
Seia blocking some punches.
Grunge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grunge lands an elbow inside that Seia shrugs off.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunge throws a punch but it's blocked by Seia.
Grunge misses with an elbow over the top.
Grunge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grunge. Seia shrugs it off though.
Grunge jabs Seia right on the nose. Seia blinks but takes it well.
Grunge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Seia will feel that in the morning.
Tommy Grunge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grunge is looking to slow Seia down with leg kicks.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Grunge finds it's target.
Seia is rocked!
Tommy Grunge is winning the standup battle so far.
Seia misses the body punch
and Grunge counters with a thumping low kick.
Grunge thows a leg kick but Seia checks it
and Seia counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grunge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Grunge.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Grunge. Beautiful body shot.
Grunge keeps Seia at a distance using the push kick.
Seia throws a lazy right hand but Grunge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Grunge tenderised Seia's leg. Seia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seia throws out a loose jab but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seia's head backwards.
Grunge drops Seia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Seia looks back up at him and smiles so Grunge waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Seia is still on wobbly legs! Can Grunge finish him?
Grunge connects with a leg kick. Seia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grunge fakes the body blow, causing Seia to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Seia goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Grunge!
Tommy Grunge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funky Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch has chosen Marky Mark and the Funky Punch - No Mercy as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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217 lbs
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213 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funky Punch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor throws out a leg kick but Punch moves out of range and Thor only half commits.
Punch moves away from the strike by Thor.
Punch tests Thor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Punch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punch staying out of range there.
Thor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punch finds it's way round the side to connect with Thor's head.
Thor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funky Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch closes the distance and clinches.
Punch scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Punch fails to land.
Thor manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Punch.
Thor cracks a nice hook into Punch's ribs.
Thor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punch.
Punch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Thor misses its intended target.
Punch digs a good body shot into Thor's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch scores with a one two! Thor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Hans Thor has been cut.
Punch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thor.
Punch lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Thor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punch throws a good cross that connects.
Punch catches Thor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Thor does it's job there.
Thor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punch.
Thor lands a jab to the nose.
Thor connects with the punch.
Punch lands an overhand right.
A nice combination there by Punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thor ducks under a wild hook from Punch.
Thor misses with a double jab.
Punch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thor. Thor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Thor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thor slips a jab and a cross from Punch.
Punch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor throws a wild body kick that Punch sees coming a mile off.
Thor throws a leg kick but Punch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thor throws a series of punches but Punch avoids them all with ease.
Punch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thor throws a hook but Punch avoids it easily.
Punch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punch jumps guard but Thor stands there with Punch around his waist. Punch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Punch misses with some punches.
Punch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thor blocks an uppercut.
Thor misses with a knee to the head.
Punch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thor walks away with a smile on his face. Punch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Punch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thor.
Punch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thor.
Punch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Punch finds it's way through Thor's defenses.
Thor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thor jabs Punch right on the nose. Punch blinks but takes it well.
Punch is rocked!
Punch looks to clinch
and Thor counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Punch out cold! What a finish! Thor is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Thor!
A very excited looking Hans Thor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring It On. Gregorovitsj is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pink Panther Theme. Boris Gregorovitsj told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
35 - 12 - 2 |
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164 lbs
24 - 15 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj ducks right into an uppercut from Wildstein.
Wildstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gregorovitsj blocks a jab.
Wildstein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been hearing reports that Wildstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but Wildstein avoids it.
Wildstein is looking to chop away at Gregorovitsj's legs.
Wildstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gregorovitsj shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wildstein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gregorovitsj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wildstein lands a body shot.
Wildstein scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a body kick but Wildstein moved away.
Gregorovitsj cracks the inside of Wildstein's front leg.
Wildstein connects with a jab.
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick that knocks Wildstein off balance momentarily.
Wildstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein lands a head shot.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick, looking for Wildstein's leg but Wildstein calmly moves out of range.
Wildstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Gregorovitsj throws an overhand right that lands on Wildstein's shoulder, as Wildstein tries to avoid the shot.
Wildstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gregorovitsj just manages to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wildstein can pounce on him.
Gregorovitsj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wildstein connects with a crisp jab.
Gregorovitsj tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregorovitsj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wildstein checks the leg kick.
Wildstein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregorovitsj's sensitive parts.
Wildstein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wildstein throwing strikes but missing.
Gregorovitsj working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gregorovitsj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregorovitsj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wildstein trying to control but Gregorovitsj is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wildstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wildstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Wildstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wildstein 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.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Gregorovitsj keeps moving.
Gregorovitsj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a left hand but Wildstein moved out of range nicely.
Wildstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wildstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wildstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gregorovitsj was covering up waiting for the punch and Wildstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Gregorovitsj keeps moving.
Wildstein works over Gregorovitsj with some ground and pound from guard.
Wildstein passes Gregorovitsj's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gregorovitsj tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wildstein has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gregorovitsj has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wildstein swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gregorovitsj is now in Wildstein's guard. A big mistake from Wildstein there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wildstein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Gregorovitsj misses the target.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wildstein is looking to counter punch.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that misses
and Wildstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wildstein.
Wildstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregorovitsj managing to control the position.
Gregorovitsj looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
JD Wildstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildstein throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wildstein tries for a takedown but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut
and Gregorovitsj counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregorovitsj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gregorovitsj moves away from the strike by Wildstein.
Wildstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wildstein shoots in for a double leg but Gregorovitsj sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregorovitsj tries to counter with a clinch but Wildstein shakes him off and moves away.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook but Wildstein avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wildstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gregorovitsj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wildstein, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wildstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj has a couple of punches blocked by Wildstein.
Gregorovitsj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wildstein is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Wildstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wildstein blocks an elbow strike.
Wildstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregorovitsj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wildstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj landing knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj misses with a punch to the body.
Wildstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregorovitsj missing with knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj with a knee to the head.
Wildstein managing to block the knees to the body from Gregorovitsj.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gregorovitsj - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gregorovitsj is trying to maintain a safe position but Wildstein gets an underhook and turns Gregorovitsj into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands with a right to the head.
Gregorovitsj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wildstein.
Gregorovitsj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wildstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregorovitsj smiles and moves away.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wildstein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gregorovitsj walks into a left hand.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregorovitsj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wildstein checks it well.
Wildstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gregorovitsj tries to avoid it but Wildstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gregorovitsj to the ground. Gregorovitsj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gregorovitsj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wildstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gregorovitsj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wildstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gregorovitsj staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Wildstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice looking body kick.
Gregorovitsj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wildstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wildstein!
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!
Wildstein thumps Gregorovitsj with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gregorovitsj takes one to the chin there.
Gregorovitsj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gregorovitsj wants it to stay on the feet.
Wildstein throws a lazy right hand but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Gregorovitsj.
Wildstein takes a swing at Gregorovitsj's ribcage but misses.
Wildstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregorovitsj was well out of range. Poor timing from Wildstein.
Gregorovitsj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Wildstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj misses with a wild body shot.
Gregorovitsj misses with a leg kick.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregorovitsj moves away.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gregorovitsj checks a low kick from Wildstein.
A swing and a miss from Gregorovitsj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Gregorovitsj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gregorovitsj throws a looping overhand right but Wildstein ducks down to avoid it.
Wildstein takes a swing at Gregorovitsj's ribcage but misses.
Gregorovitsj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gregorovitsj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wildstein.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gregorovitsj crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wildstein - the referee stops the clock and Gregorovitsj gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wildstein. Gregorovitsj manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Gregorovitsj. That snapped Wildstein's head back.
Gregorovitsj connects with an inside leg kick.
Wildstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Gregorovitsj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wildstein doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Gregorovitsj.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wildstein.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wildstein moves out of range as Gregorovitsj throws a body kick.
A jab from Wildstein misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein moves out of range as Gregorovitsj strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorovitsj. Wildstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem bothered though.
Wildstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut. Gregorovitsj saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Wildstein finds it's target.
Wildstein cracks a nice hook into Gregorovitsj's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wildstein - that will leave a mark!
Gregorovitsj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wildstein looks to land a right hand but Gregorovitsj moved out of range.
Wildstein misses with a body shot.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wildstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gregorovitsj shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut. Wildstein saw that one coming.
A jab from Wildstein misses.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Wildstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wildstein misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Wildstein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws an overhand right that lands on Wildstein's shoulder, as Wildstein tries to avoid the shot.
Wildstein ducks under a wild hook from Gregorovitsj.
Wildstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gregorovitsj has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gregorovitsj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wildstein momentarily.
Gregorovitsj throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Wildstein was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gregorovitsj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gregorovitsj moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wildstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wildstein.
Wildstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregorovitsj has wrist control.
Gregorovitsj has momentary wrist control but Wildstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Gregorovitsj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Wildstein is fighting to break Gregorovitsj's control of his arms but Gregorovitsj is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wildstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wildstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregorovitsj has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Gregorovitsj tenderised Wildstein's leg. Wildstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wildstein stalks Gregorovitsj and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gregorovitsj's face. Gregorovitsj staggers backwards, shaken.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wildstein throws a front kick aimed at Gregorovitsj's knee but Gregorovitsj avoids it well.
Wildstein misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gregorovitsj misses.
Gregorovitsj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Gregorovitsj.
A leg kick checked by Wildstein.
Wildstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wildstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wildstein misses with a leg kick
and Gregorovitsj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Wildstein dodges an elbow strike from Gregorovitsj.
Wildstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Gregorovitsj won't allow it.
Gregorovitsj is struggling to control the position.
Gregorovitsj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wildstein.
Wildstein blocks the elbow strike.
Wildstein gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gregorovitsj wants to get back to his feet but Wildstein passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Gregorovitsj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gregorovitsj has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Gregorovitsj!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Boris Gregorovitsj made sure he mentioned Pearson Specter Litt, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac-Uppercut . Ryan Wagner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Magnus Mamba's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Mamba!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamba is looking to slow Wagner down with leg kicks.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Mamba should have avoided that one.
That kick from Mamba tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamba slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick from Mamba.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamba jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Mamba misses.
Mamba throws a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Mamba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wagner finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamba's head.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Mamba's head but Mamba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamba lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner motions for Mamba to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamba moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Mamba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Mamba 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wagner cracks Mamba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamba lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Mamba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamba looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Mamba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mamba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Mamba's head back.
Wagner throws out a leg kick but Mamba moves out of range and Wagner only half commits.
Mamba thumps Wagner with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner connects with a leg kick. Mamba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mamba lands with a cross.
Mamba ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba is looking to slow Wagner down with leg kicks.
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wagner.
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Mamba.
Wagner is looking to slow Mamba down with leg kicks.
Mamba misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Mamba.
Mamba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Mamba's head but Mamba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamba throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Mamba counters with a good low kick that Wagner was not able to check.
Mamba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamba scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Mamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamba scores with a spinning back kick!
Mamba throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Mamba moves out of range of the body kick from Wagner.
Mamba throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a nice leg kick.
Mamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamba throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Mamba connects with a nice looking jab.
Wagner is looking to slow Mamba down with leg kicks.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner misses with a right hand
and Mamba counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mamba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner throws a hook but Mamba avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Mamba saw that one coming.
Wagner slips under a jab from Mamba.
Mamba connects with a body shot that sends Wagner's belly button to the back.
Mamba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wagner throws a low kick but Mamba moves out of range easily.
Wagner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamba. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamba lands a right hook to the body.
Wagner throws a hook but Mamba blocks it.
Wagner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamba throws a leg kick which misses Wagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagner tries to avoid it.
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wagner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mambas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mamba misses with a body punch
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Mamba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
Mamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Mamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamba.
Magnus Mamba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamba.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
Mamba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagner lands with an overhand left.
Mamba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Mamba moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Mamba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamba ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mamba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mamba throws a low kick but Wagner moves out of range easily.
Wagner works Mamba's body with a nice hook.
Mamba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mamba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Wagner throws the kick towards the body but Mamba avoids it.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamba moves away.
Wagner takes a swing at Mamba's ribcage but misses.
Mamba defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mamba.
Wagner tests Mamba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wagner slips a straight right by Mamba.
Mamba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wagner under the eye.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mamba slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamba with a nice cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mamba!
Wagner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamba is out of range.
Mamba misses with a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Mamba cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
Mamba staying out of range there.
Mamba dips to his left and cracks Wagner with an uppercut!
Mamba with a jab.
Mamba cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
Wagner lunges at Mamba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamba's hand.
Mamba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wagner's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Wagner.
Wagner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner throws a hook but Mamba avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Mamba counters with a thumping low kick.
Mamba misses with a leg kick
and Wagner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mamba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
Mamba throws a right hand that Wagner ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagner also avoids with ease.
Mamba connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mamba misses.
Wagner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mamba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner feints and then cracks Mamba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamba down.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Mamba counters with a thumping low kick.
Mamba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamba defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner backing away here, and Mamba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mamba wants to land a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Mamba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamba tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamba takes one on the button.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Mamba's leg. Mamba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mamba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Mamba was not able to check.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mamba lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
Wagner throws a jab when Mamba was well out of range.
Wagner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamba. Mamba obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner misses with a right hand
and Mamba counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamba throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Good leg kick by Wagner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Mamba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mamba connects with a body shot.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Mamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamba tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wagner throws a body punch but Mamba moves out of range.
Mamba scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Mamba.
Wagner lunges at Mamba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamba's hand.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Mamba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
Mamba lands with a nice body punch.
Mamba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamba.
Wagner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba misses with a body kick.
Mamba throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner throws a hook but Mamba blocks it.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner cracks the inside of Mamba's front leg.
Mamba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wagner scores with a kick to the body.
Mamba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Wagner blocks the leg kick.
Mamba throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Mamba digs a good hook to Wagner's body.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Mamba.
Ryan Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wagner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamba throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Mamba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mamba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Mamba jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Mamba misses with a left hand
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamba scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wagner walks into a left hand.
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamba in his tracks.
Mamba slips a jab from Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wagner.
Wagner misses the body punch
and Mamba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Mamba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wagner misses the jab.
As Wagner backs off Mamba throws a huge counter combo but Wagner manages to avoid it all.
Wagner throws the kick towards the body but Mamba avoids it.
Mamba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mamba lands with a good body shot.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamba's head.
Mamba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamba throws a sloppy body shot
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wagner. That did some damage!
Mamba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wagner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamba cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wagner's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamba scrambles back to his feet.
Mamba is rocked!
Mamba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wagner throws a hook but Mamba blocks it.
Mamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
A big right from Wagner misses.
Wagner slips a jab from Mamba.
Mamba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Mamba cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
Mamba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook. Mamba ducked under it nicely.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamba.
Mamba scores with a three punch combo!
Mamba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamba.
Wagner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamba throws a front kick that sends Wagner stumbling back into the cage.
Mamba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamba throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Magnus Mamba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamba seems to have recovered his senses.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Mamba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Mamba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Mamba!
Magnus Mamba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - Kill Again kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
27 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crowe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
Crowe staying out of range there.
Emelianenko scores with a kick to the body.
Crowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowe tries to counter with a clinch but Emelianenko shakes him off and moves away.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crowe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowe wants to counter with a clinch but Emelianenko pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Crowe.
Emelianenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowe misses the body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crowe pushes Emelianenko away with a front kick.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Crowe avoids a kick to the body.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Crowe lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Crowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe wants to counter with a clinch but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Crowe fakes the leg kick and cracks Emelianenko in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Crowe ducked under it nicely.
Crowe throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Crowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crowe thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
Crowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowe working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowe obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Alexander Emelianenko has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Crowe lands a shot to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crowe up against the cage.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Crowe lands an elbow that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowe.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Crowe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crowe can turn it around.
Crowe trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe takes a shot to the head.
Crowe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko just leaning against Crowe, taking a breather.
Crowe scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Crowe as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
Crowe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crowe blocking some punches.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crowe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowe blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
A short body shot lands from Crowe as the two fighters clinch.
Crowe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crowe missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crowe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Crowe counters with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowe.
Crowe throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
Crowe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eli Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowe lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Crowe takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emelianenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crowe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelianenko is able to avoid easily.
Emelianenko wants to slow Crowe down by chopping away at his legs.
Crowe scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crowe moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Crowe controls the action.
Crowe lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Crowe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowe misses with a knee to the head.
Crowe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Crowe throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe.
Nice elbow from Crowe.
Crowe lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Crowe as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe trying to land knees to the body.
Crowe misses with a knee to the head.
Crowe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crowe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crowe landing knees to the head.
Crowe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crowe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emelianenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Crowe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crowe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Crowe stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowe crunches a lovely knee into Emelianenko's ribcage.
Crowe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Crowe.
Crowe is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crowe working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Crowe lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crowe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Crowe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crowe is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Emelianenko is off balance and as he stumbles, Crowe throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Emelianenko's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Eli Crowe!
In his post fight interview, Eli Crowe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daken Akihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daken Akihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akihiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balkan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Balkan.
Akihiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akihiro throws a low kick, looking for Balkan's leg but Balkan calmly moves out of range.
Akihiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akihiro scores with a one two! Balkan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jami Balkan has been cut.
Akihiro misses with a head kick.
Daken Akihiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkan's corner calls for a 1-2. Balkan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Akihiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akihiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balkan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akihiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Balkan.
A head kick misses from Akihiro.
Akihiro tries to clinch up but Balkan circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Balkan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkan! But no joy.
Akihiro scores with a leg kick.
Balkan blocks a jab.
Akihiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akihiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Balkan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Akihiro tenderised Balkan's leg. Balkan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balkan is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Balkan misses.
Balkan cracks the inside of Akihiro's front leg.
Balkan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Balkan throws the left hand but Akihiro avoids the punch easily.
Balkan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Balkan keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Balkan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Akihiro misses
letting Balkan counter with a right hand.
Balkan lands a leg kick that knocks Akihiro off balance momentarily.
Akihiro throws a wild body kick that Balkan sees coming a mile off.
Balkan misses with a right hand
and Akihiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balkan thinking.
Akihiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akihiro tests Balkan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akihiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balkan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balkan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akihiro checks a leg kick.
Akihiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balkan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balkan 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.
Akihiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balkan cracks Akihiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akihiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akihiro throws a shot from downtown. Balkan moves away and avoids it.
Akihiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Akihiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akihiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkan scoring well with a low kick there.
Balkan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akihiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akihiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Balkan throws a right hand that misses
and Akihiro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Balkan misses.
Balkan scores with a punch to the head.
Balkan throws a body kick that misses
and Akihiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro feints and then cracks Balkan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balkan down.
Akihiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akihiro tries to move into range but Balkan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akihiro drops his hands momentarily and Balkan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akihiro ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
Akihiro throws a leg kick which misses Balkan's front leg but catches the back leg as Balkan tries to avoid it.
Balkan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akihiro.
Akihiro wants to slow Balkan down by chopping away at his legs.
Balkan throws out a counter right but Akihiro avoids it with no problem.
Balkan throws a big shot that misses.
Akihiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkan dips to his left and cracks Akihiro with an uppercut!
Balkan lands a body shot.
Akihiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Akihiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Akihiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Balkan tries to score with a low kick but Akihiro moves his leg out of the way.
Akihiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balkan moves out of range as Akihiro strikes.
Balkan misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balkan checks a leg kick.
Akihiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akihiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balkan throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Akihiro.
Balkan feints and then cracks Akihiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akihiro down.
Akihiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balkan is able to avoid easily.
Akihiro connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akihiro checks a low kick from Balkan.
Balkan works Akihiro's body with a nice hook.
Balkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akihiro manages to avoid it.
Akihiro checks a leg 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 Daken Akihiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan'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.
Balkan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akihiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Akihiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Akihiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akihiro checks a low kick from Balkan.
Akihiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Balkan avoided it.
Balkan scores with a spinning back kick!
Akihiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akihiro defending well as Balkan loads up on a big left hand.
Akihiro throws a leg kick
and Balkan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balkan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akihiro. Akihiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akihiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Akihiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balkan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akihiro connects with a single shot there.
Akihiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akihiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balkan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Balkan looks to throw the jab but Akihiro is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan misses with a wild body shot.
Akihiro wants to slow Balkan down by chopping away at his legs.
Balkan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akihiro misses the shot to the body.
Akihiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
A big right from Akihiro misses.
Balkan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akihiro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Balkan blocks the leg kick.
Akihiro moves to clinch but Balkan breaks away
and Balkan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akihiro.
Balkan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akihiro.
Balkan misses with a lunging right hand
and Akihiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Balkan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akihiro digs a good hook to Balkan's body.
Balkan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Balkan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Balkan. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akihiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Balkan circles away.
Balkan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akihiro.
Akihiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balkans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akihiro misses with a wild body shot.
Akihiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balkan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balkan connects with a jab.
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Akihiro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balkan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Akihiro.
Akihiro throws a leg kick but Balkan checks it.
Akihiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balkan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akihiro. That one must have hurt.
Akihiro takes one on the button.
Balkan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan thows a leg kick but Akihiro checks it
and Akihiro counters with an inside leg kick.
Akihiro looks to land a right hand but Balkan moved out of range.
Balkan scores with a leg kick.
Akihiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balkans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akihiro avoids the body shot from Balkan.
Akihiro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akihiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akihiro moves away.
Akihiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balkan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balkan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balkan thumps Akihiro with a low kick.
Balkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akihiro manages to avoid it.
Akihiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balkan moves forwards but Akihiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Akihiro checks it.
Akihiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balkan moves out of range as Akihiro throws a body kick.
Balkan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A clash of legs there as Balkan blocks the low kick.
Balkan moves out of range as Akihiro strikes.
Balkan throws out a counter right but Akihiro avoids it with no problem.
Akihiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akihiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balkan counters with a nice body shot.
Balkan swats away the attempt to clinch by Akihiro.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akihiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balkan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balkan connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akihiro shoots in and drives through. Balkan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daken Akihiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balkan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akihiro lands the left hand.
Balkan misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jami Balkan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Balkan.
Akihiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Balkan counters with a stiff right hand.
Akihiro thows a leg kick but Balkan checks it
and Balkan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balkan throws a low kick, looking for Akihiro's leg but Akihiro calmly moves out of range.
Akihiro tries to clinch up but Balkan circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Balkan misses.
Balkan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akihiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balkan scoring well with a low kick there.
Balkan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akihiro throws a head kick that misses
and Balkan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akihiro thinking.
Akihiro wants to land a leg kick but Balkan is out of range.
A jab from Akihiro does it's job there.
Akihiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkan was well out of range. Poor timing from Akihiro.
Balkan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akihiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkan.
Akihiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Akihiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akihiro scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan misses with a low kick as Akihiro jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balkan.
Akihiro avoids the head kick by Balkan.
Balkan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akihiro.
Balkan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akihiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balkan.
Balkan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akihiro. That did some damage!
Akihiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balkan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akihiro misses with a body punch
and Balkan counters with a straight right hand.
Akihiro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Balkan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akihiro.
Akihiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balkan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Akihiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Akihiro throws a leg kick but Balkan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balkan misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akihiro.
Akihiro misses with a leg kick
and Balkan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Akihiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balkan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Balkan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akihiro throws a low kick, looking for Balkan's leg but Balkan calmly moves out of range.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Akihiro.
Jami Balkan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balkan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akihiro checks it well.
Balkan cracks Akihiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akihiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan lands a nice shot that snaps Akihiro's head back.
Akihiro feints and then cracks Balkan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balkan down.
Balkan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akihiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balkan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balkan staying out of range there.
Akihiro scores with a leg kick.
Akihiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
You can see that Balkan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Balkan sizes up Akihiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Balkan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balkan lunges at Akihiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akihiro's hand.
Balkan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Balkan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Akihiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balkan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akihiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Akihiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akihiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan thows a leg kick but Akihiro checks it
and Akihiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Akihiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akihiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akihiro misses with a body kick.
Akihiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Balkan misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akihiro.
Akihiro lunges at Balkan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balkan's hand.
Balkan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balkan 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.
Nice jab there from Balkan.
Akihiro is looking to chop away at Balkan's legs.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akihiro, right into the meat.
Akihiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akihiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Akihiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akihiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balkan checks it well.
Balkan connects with a nice looking jab.
Balkan lands a head kick. Akihiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akihiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balkan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balkan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Akihiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Akihiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Akihiro throws a lazy body kick
and Balkan counters with a thumping low kick.
Balkan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akihiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akihiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balkan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balkan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Akihiro misses its target.
Akihiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Balkan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akihiro throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan throws a solid leg kick but Akihiro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balkan.
Balkan throws a front kick aimed at Akihiro's knee but Akihiro avoids it well.
Balkan scores with a jab to the head.
Akihiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkan moves away.
Akihiro fakes the leg kick and cracks Balkan in the body.
Balkan throws a poor cross that misses
and Balkan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkan misses with a double jab.
Akihiro misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Balkan blocks the low kick.
Akihiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balkan.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akihiro throws a hook to the side of Balkan's head but Balkan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balkan throws out a counter right but Akihiro avoids it with no problem.
Balkan lands an overhand right.
Akihiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkan! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Akihiro checks it.
A clash of legs there as Balkan blocks the low kick.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balkan scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balkan blocks a leg kick.
Akihiro throws a hook but Balkan blocks it.
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Balkan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akihiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balkan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akihiro.
Balkan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akihiro can pounce on him.
Balkan checks a low kick from Akihiro.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. Akihiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan checks a low kick from Akihiro.
Akihiro backing away here, and Balkan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balkan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Balkan lands a nice shot to the body.
Akihiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akihiro.
Balkan with a jab.
Balkan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Akihiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akihiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balkan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akihiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akihiro lands with a hook. Balkan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akihiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkan.
Balkan misses with an uppercut. Akihiro saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Balkan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balkan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akihiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balkan. Balkan obviously looking to wear him down.
Akihiro misses with a hook to the body
and Balkan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akihiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balkan throws a lazy right hand but Akihiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akihiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balkan is out of range.
Balkan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akihiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akihiro throws a series of punches but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan is looking to land body kicks.
Balkan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akihiro takes one to the chin there.
Balkan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akihiro rushes Balkan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akihiro lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Balkan throws a body punch but Akihiro moves out of range.
Akihiro scores with a body shot.
Akihiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balkan is out of range.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Akihiro down.
Balkan looks to land a body kick but Akihiro moved away.
Akihiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balkan backs up against the cage.
Akihiro wants to land a leg kick but Balkan is out of range.
Akihiro defending well as Balkan loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akihiro misses with an uppercut. Balkan saw that one coming.
Akihiro throws a lazy head kick
and Balkan counters with a nice uppercut.
Balkan is looking to slow Akihiro down with leg kicks.
Akihiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balkan connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Balkan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Balkan throws the left hand but Akihiro avoids the punch easily.
Balkan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balkan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akihiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Balkan should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Balkan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balkan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akihiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Balkan blocks a head kick by Akihiro.
Akihiro slips under a jab.
Akihiro scores with a jab.
Akihiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balkan.
Balkan blocks a low kick nicely.
Daken Akihiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akihiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akihiro lands with a straight right. Balkan didn't see that one coming.
Akihiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Akihiro misses with a straight right.
Akihiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akihiro takes one to the chin there.
Akihiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balkan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkan! But no joy.
Balkan misses with a looping right.
Akihiro is looking to land body kicks.
Akihiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Balkan circles away.
Balkan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Balkan tests Akihiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akihiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balkan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akihiro tried to score with a low kick but Balkan checks it.
Akihiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balkan takes a swing at Akihiro's ribcage but misses.
Akihiro feints and then cracks Balkan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balkan down.
Akihiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balkan lands a body shot.
Balkan scores with a nice right hand.
Akihiro throws a chopping leg kick but Balkan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akihiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Balkan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balkan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Balkan throws a push kick but Akihiro slaps the foot to one side.
Akihiro misses with a low kick as Balkan jumps back.
Akihiro misses with a low kick as Balkan jumps back.
Balkan circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. Akihiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akihiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akihiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkan was well out of range. Poor timing from Akihiro.
Balkan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akihiro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akihiro scores with a three punch combo!
Balkan scores with a jab. Akihiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balkan throws a leg kick that misses.
Akihiro is looking to slow Balkan down with leg kicks.
Akihiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkan.
Nice shot by Akihiro.
Balkan throws a chopping leg kick but Akihiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daken Akihiro.
I think Balkan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jami Balkan!
Jami Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Daken Akihiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight...If i had to lose at least it was to someone with a badass nickname.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rinky Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beck's choice of entrance music: Sepultura - Roots Boody Roots. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rinky Spider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Beck!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spider misses with an uppercut. Beck saw that one coming.
Beck misses with a low kick.
Spider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spider.
Beck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Spider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spider.
Beck blocks a leg kick.
Spider is looking to clinch.
Spider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beck only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spider defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spider throws a push kick but Beck slaps the foot to one side.
Spider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spider scores with a leg kick.
Beck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spider circles away quickly and effectively.
Beck walks into a stiff left hand from Spider.
Beck ducks right into an uppercut from Spider.
Spider slips under a jab from Beck.
Spider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spider lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spider misses the body punch
and Beck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spider misses with a shot to the body
and Beck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider lands with a nice body kick.
Spider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spider looks to clinch
and Beck counters with a good, hard body kick but Spider shrugs it off.
Spider just misses with a punch to the body.
Spider connects with a leg kick. Beck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spider lands a nice looking body kick.
Beck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spider scores with a decent looking hook.
Beck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spider's sensitive parts.
Rinky Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spider takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spider throws a push kick but Beck slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Beck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spider takes a swing at Beck's ribcage but misses.
Beck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spider connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Hans Beck's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spider - that will leave a mark!
Beck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spider.
Spider rushes Beck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beck manages to pull guard.
Beck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spider not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spider passes into half guard.
Beck looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck actively working from the bottom here.
Spider looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spider wants to free his trapped foot but Beck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinky Spider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Beck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spider.
Beck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beck looks to throw a body kick
letting Spider counter with a right hand.
Spider misses the shot to the body.
Beck throws a big counter head kick but Spider avoids it with no problem.
Beck avoids the body shot from Spider.
Spider cracks the inside of Beck's front leg.
Spider explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spider scores with a body shot.
Spider fakes the leg kick and cracks Beck in the body.
Spider lands with a good body shot.
Beck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Spider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spider connects with a solid leg kick.
Spider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beck.
Beck is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider avoids the head kick by Beck.
Spider stuns Beck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beck tries to keep at a distance but Spider has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spider.
Beck blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spider.
Beck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spider fails to land.
Spider throws a head punch that misses.
Spider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beck fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spider.
Beck misses with a punch on the inside.
Spider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spider.
A short right from Spider.
Beck blocking some punches.
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!
Spider misses with some punches.
Spider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beck backwards.
Beck misses with a punch to the body.
Spider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spider digs a right hand underneath Beck's ribcage. Beck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spider lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Hans Beck's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spider.
Beck takes a shot to the head.
Beck is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Spider fails to land.
Beck is still on wobbly legs! Can Spider finish him?
Spider misses with some punches.
Spider misses with some punches.
Spider has a couple of punches blocked by Beck.
Spider has a couple of punches blocked by Beck.
Spider misses with a punch on the inside.
Spider swings wildly with an uppercut but Beck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spider swings wildly with an uppercut but Beck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spider working aggressively here.
Beck seems to have recovered his senses.
Spider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spider lands a big right hand that drops Beck! The killer instinct kicks in and Spider finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Spider!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinky Spider!
Rinky Spider is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Rinky Spider 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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