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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcdermott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Broken Wings. Clanger has chosen Youth Blood as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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141 lbs
39 - 19 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yonsil Clanger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clanger to the ground. Mcdermott is now in Clanger's guard.
Mcdermott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clanger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clanger is trying to control the position but Mcdermott postures up.
Clanger wants to sweep here but Mcdermott controlling him for the moment.
Clanger is trying to control the position but Mcdermott postures up.
Mcdermott 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.
Clanger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcdermott is aware though and is defending well.
Clanger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcdermott defends it easily.
Clanger wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcdermott is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcdermott preventing the sweep.
Clanger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdermott postures up and lands a big shot to Clanger's brow.
Mcdermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clanger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clanger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcdermott works over Clanger with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcdermott looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger looking for subs off his back but Mcdermott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Clanger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Clanger looking for submissions off his back.
Clanger is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdermott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clanger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcdermott.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcdermott lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is looking to control Mcdermott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clanger avoid being mounted?
Clanger is pressing down on Mcdermott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcdermott won't allow Clanger to sweep him here.
Clanger keeping full guard, as Mcdermott tries to pass.
Clanger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcdermott defends well.
Clanger wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdermott tries to free his leg and advance position but Clanger is retaining full guard.
Mcdermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clanger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcdermott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcdermott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcdermott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcdermott 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.
Clanger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcdermott defends well.
Clanger wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Mcdermott has taken Clanger's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Clanger has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Mcdermott!
A relieved looking Terry Mcdermott 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between High Sodium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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142 lbs
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147 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, High Sodium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Sodium.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodium checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sodium half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Sodium fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sodium keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sodium throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sodium as he avoids it easily.
Austin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Sodium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sodium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sodium defends it nicely.
Sodium drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
High Sodium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Williams.
Sodium takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Sodium throws a big shot that misses.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Sodium.
Sodium keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Sodium shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've been hearing that Sodium has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sodium thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Sodium landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodium wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams keeping full guard, as Sodium tries to pass.
Williams is trying to keep Sodium in close.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sodium passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sodium in side control, throwing shots but Williams defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sodium off and has taken his back!
Sodium tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sodium is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams raining down hammerfists from mount.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sodium wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Sodium is looking to get to half guard.
Sodium bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls Sodium in to control the position.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Sodium tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Sodium from controlling successfully.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Sodium trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sodium wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sodium is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 High Sodium will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams avoids the body shot from Sodium.
Sodium keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams slips a straight right by Sodium.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sodium as he avoids it easily.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodium.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Sodium blocks a jab.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Sodium counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sodium slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Sodium from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sodium keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Sodium wants to sweep but no luck.
Sodium lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sodium manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams cracks Sodium with a solid left hand.
High Sodium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sodium swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sodium bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Sodium is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sodium working to try and regain half guard.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodium really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sodium tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sodium hang on?
Sodium is looking to get to half guard.
Williams working for a guillotine from mount but Sodium is in no mood to give up.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sodium really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sodium is rocked!
Sodium keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Sodium is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams landing punches.
Sodium is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sodium is trying to escape the mount.
Williams loads up with a big shot that hurts Sodium! He's pulled Williams in close but Williams has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Sodium survive? More strikes from Williams and Sodium is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Austin Williams!
A victorious Austin Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
High Sodium spoke after the fight, saying 'Seriously, wtf.. I don't know what's going on with me, I know I can be the best in the world.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Hit. Hernandez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immortal Technique - Golpe De Estado kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25 - 8 - 1 |
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224 lbs
24 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a front kick that sends Rastila stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Hernandez throws a leg kick
and Rastila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Rastila.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rastila doesn't seem phased though.
Rastila misses with a body shot.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Rastila avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez cracks Rastila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rastila 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.
Rastila throws a head kick that half lands.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rastila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rastila slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Rastila.
Rastila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez jabs at Rastila's body.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Rastila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rastila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rastila punishes Hernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rastila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Hernandez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rastila's sensitive parts.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Rastila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rastila down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rastila at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez cracks the inside of Rastila's front leg.
Rastila takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Rastila.
Rastila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rastila throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Rastila avoids the punch easily.
Rastila is looking to counter punch.
Rastila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rastila misses with a hook
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Rastila misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rastila is rocked!
Hernandez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Rastila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rastila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rastila seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Rastila.
Hernandez blocks the body kick.
Hernandez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Rastila counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila slips a straight right by Hernandez.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rastila!
Hernandez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rastila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Rastila moves out of range easily.
Rastila scores with a head kick.
Rastila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rastila is breathing heavily.
Hernandez takes a swing at Rastila's ribcage but misses.
Rastila is looking to chop away at Hernandez's legs.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rastila catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rastila looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Rastila throws a big counter combo bu Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rastila moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Rastila down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Rastila.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rastila blocks a leg kick.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Rastila.
Rastila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rastila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Rastila misses.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Rastila moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rastila misses with a straight left.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rastila.
Rastila loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rastila's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila'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.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Rastila off balance momentarily.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but Rastila is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rastila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Hernandez.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Rastila's head back.
Rastila scores with a body shot.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rastila.
Rastila keeps Hernandez at a distance using the push kick.
Rastila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Rastila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rastila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rastila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Rastila is looking for a counter combo.
Sergio Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rastila misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Rastila blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rastila was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Rastila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rastila.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez is looking to chop away at Rastila's legs.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rastila.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rastila dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Rastila.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Rastila avoids it well.
A big left from Rastila misses.
Rastila tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Rastila.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Rastila missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Rastila moves his leg out of the way.
Rastila moves out of range of the strikes.
Rastila cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rastila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rastila falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergio Hernandez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sergio Hernandez waved his t-shirt featuring PRODUCT OF CHAMPIONS 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Logic feat. Castro - Ballin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabala walks into a left hand.
Chabala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Chabala.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Chabala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Chabala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by Miller.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Chabala misses.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Chabala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller throws a head kick but Chabala moves out of range.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Chabala off balance momentarily.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chabala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chabala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Chabala misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller stuns Chabala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks to land a combination. Chabala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chabala.
Chabala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chabala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chabala is looking to land body kicks.
Chabala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller lands a head kick!
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Miller.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabala is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chabala avoid being mounted?
Miller thows a huge punch but Chabala dodges it nicely.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chabala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller is looking to advance position but Chabala won't allow it.
Chabala is doing well to control the position and prevent Miller from advancing to side control.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miller is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chabala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller 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.
Chabala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chabala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chabala is keeping the position for now.
Chabala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chabala has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chabala looking to control.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chabala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabala looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabala, not yet.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chabala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chabala manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chabala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chabala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chabala 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.
Miller throws a hook but Chabala blocks it.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabala can do to turn this around?
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chabala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Chabala is quick to defend against it.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chabala pinned against the cage. Chabala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Chabala's head.
Chabala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Chabala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Miller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chabala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Chabala.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Chabala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller throws a hook but Chabala avoids it easily.
Chabala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Chabala saw that one coming.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chabala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Chabala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller looks to land a combination but Chabala avoids it well.
Chabala throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chabala avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Chabala's shoulder, as Chabala tries to avoid the shot.
Miller tries a low kick but Chabala avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabala cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chabala. Chabala obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chabala leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chabala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chabala's sensitive parts.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Chabala looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Chabala tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chabala scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chabala but Chabala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chabala.
Chabala tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Chabala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller blocks a head kick by Chabala.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Chabala's leg but Chabala calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Chabala misses.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chabala circles away.
Chabala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chabala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chabala shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Chabala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chabala with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Chabala cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Miller is looking to chop away at Chabala's legs.
Chabala fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Chabala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chabala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Chabala.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chabala is looking to score with low kicks.
Chabala lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Good work by Chabala as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chabala, as that shot connected.
Johnny Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Chabala loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chabala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chabala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chabala misses with a low kick.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chabala can pounce on him.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Chabala.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chabala.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Chabala avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chabala.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Miller throws a body punch but Chabala moves out of range.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chabala avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Chabala lands with a kick to the temple. Miller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Chabala slips the punch.
Miller moves out of range as Chabala strikes.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Chabala is quick to defend against it.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Chabala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chabala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Chabala feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Chabala moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chabala with a jab.
Chabala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chabala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabala slips a jab from Miller.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chabala checks a leg kick.
Chabala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Chabala saw that one coming.
Chabala looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Chabala blocks a jab.
And Chabala tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chabala takes one to the side of the head.
Chabala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Chabala tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chabala cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
A jab from Miller misses.
Chabala throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Chabala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chabala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chabala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Chabala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chabala tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Donk. Miller catches Chabala right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chabala.
Good work by Chabala as he checks the leg kick.
Chabala wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Chabala wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Chabala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller moves out of range as Chabala throws a body kick.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller throws a leg kick but Chabala moved away.
That kick from Chabala tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chabala 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 Miller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Chabala lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chabala.
Chabala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Miller misses.
Chabala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller moves out of range as Chabala strikes.
Chabala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Chabala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller gets a takedown into half guard.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Chabala is defending well.
Chabala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Chabala.
I think Chabala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matt Chabala!
After the big win, Matt Chabala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard Langer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langer comes to the cage accompanied by Jeezy f. Rocko and 2 Chainz - Benihana. Hovi has chosen Vesa-Matti Loiri - Armo as his entrance music. 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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31
211 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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31
215 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernhard Langer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tarmo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hovi misses with a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Langer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A solid body kick from Langer.
A punch lands to the side of Hovi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hovi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Langer.
Langer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarmo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hovi scores with a head kick. Langer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Langer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Langer fakes the leg kick and cracks Hovi in the body.
Langer avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Hovi misses with a wild body shot.
Langer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Langer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hovi throws a big shot that misses.
Hovi lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hovi checks a leg kick.
Hovi misses with a left hand
and Langer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Langer throws an overhand right that lands on Hovi's shoulder, as Hovi tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langer thows a leg kick but Hovi checks it
and Hovi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Langer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hovi quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langer prevents Hovi from improving his position.
Well, if Langer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hovi is looking to improve his position.
Langer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hovi wants to improve his position but Langer is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langer controlling the action here.
Langer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hovi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hovi.
Hovi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Langer is aware though and is defending well.
Hovi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Langer has passed into half guard!
Langer is keen to just control but Hovi is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hovi has hold of Langer's hands but Langer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Langer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Langer working the head and body with strikes.
Langer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Langer is keen to just control but Hovi is a slippery customer.
Langer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Langer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hovi keeps working.
Langer is just content to waste time from the top position. Hovi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langer trying to control but Hovi is working from the bottom.
Langer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hovi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hovi, not yet.
Langer trying to control but Hovi is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hovi has his foot on Langer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langer works his way back into a safe position though.
Hovi trying to control the position here.
Langer wants to control from the top but Hovi keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hovi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Langer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Langer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hovi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Langer walks into a straight right hand from Hovi.
Langer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hovi. That did some damage!
Langer avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Hovi stuffs the takedown attempt from Langer. Langer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hovi throws a body punch but Langer moves out of range.
Langer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hovi sprawls and moves away.
Hovi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Langer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hovi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hovi cracks Langer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hovi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Langer's hands.
Hovi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Langer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hovi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Langer shoots in looking for a takedown. Hovi tries to sprawl out of it but Langer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hovi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernhard Langer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langer.
Langer attempts a counter takedown but Hovi avoids it well and moves away.
Hovi slips a straight right by Langer.
Tarmo Hovi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langer shoots in and drives through. Hovi sprawls well.
Hovi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Langer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hovi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hovi throws a wild body kick that Langer sees coming a mile off.
Langer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Hovi misses.
Hovi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hovi defending well as Langer loads up on a big left hand.
Langer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hovi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Langer if he has to take too many more of those.
Hovi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hovi throws out a powerful jab.
Langer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hovi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hovi checks a leg kick.
Langer shoots in for a takedown but Hovi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hovi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Langer defends it well.
Langer throws a head kick that misses.
Hovi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hovi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hovi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Langer throws a hook to the side of Hovi's head but Hovi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Langer misses with a body kick.
Langer scores with a leg kick.
Langer lands a head kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Langer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hovi, which made it look bad.
Langer lands a glancing blow to the side of Hovi's head.
Langer slips a jab from Hovi.
Langer checks a leg kick nicely.
Tarmo Hovi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Langer misses the jab.
Langer connects with the punch.
Langer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Langer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hovi manages to avoid it.
Langer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hovi but Hovi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hovi doesn't seem bothered though.
Langer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hovi swings for the body but Langer moves out of range.
Langer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hovi.
Hovi checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hovi blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hovi misses.
Hovi misses with a leg kick
and Langer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hovi lands a nice shot that snaps Langer's head back.
Nice defenses there by Langer.
Hovi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Langer.
Hovi throws a body punch but Langer moves out of range.
Hovi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Langer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hovi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Langer with a body shot.
Hovi drops his hands momentarily and Langer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Langer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
Langer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Langer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hovi doesn't seem phased though.
Langer throws a shot from downtown. Hovi moves away and avoids it.
Langer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hovi counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Langer.
Langer throws a jab when Hovi was well out of range.
Langer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hovi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hovi misses with a body shot.
Hovi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Langer.
Langer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Langer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hovi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hovi misses with a hook.
Langer moves out of range of the leg kick from Hovi.
Hovi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Langers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarmo Hovi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Langer ducks under a wild hook from Hovi.
Hovi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Langer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hovi looks for the body kick but Langer saw that one coming.
Langer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hovi counters with a body kick.
Hovi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hovi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Langer finds it's way round the side to connect with Hovi's head.
Langer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hovi swings for the body but Langer moves out of range.
Langer feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Langer misses.
Hovi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Langer.
Hovi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langer slips under a jab.
Hovi throws a nice head kick!
Langer fails with the takedown.
Hovi throws a low kick, looking for Langer's leg but Langer calmly moves out of range.
Langer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi misses with a body punch
and Langer counters with a series of strikes. Hovi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Langer throws a hook but Hovi blocks it.
Hovi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovi misses with a wild body shot.
Langer misses with a wild combination.
Langer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Langer misses with a straight right.
Langer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hovi is trying to defend but Langer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hovi tries to get to full guard but Langer has control of the leg.
Hovi gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langer won't allow Hovi to sweep him here.
Langer is stalling in the full guard.
Hovi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langer defends well.
Langer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hovi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Langer slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Langer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi tries to get to full guard but Langer has control of the leg.
Langer trying to control from half guard but Hovi is working away.
Hovi trying to control but Langer postures up.
Hovi is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Langer connects with a nice short shot to Hovi's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Langer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hovi keeps working.
Langer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Langer trying to control from half guard but Hovi is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hovi throws a right hand that Langer ducks under and follows up with a left that Langer also avoids with ease.
Hovi blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hovi throws a body punch but Langer moves out of range.
Hovi looks to land a body kick but Langer moved away.
Langer tries a head kick but it misses.
Langer looks for a takedown but Hovi sprawls well.
Hovi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Langer blocks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Langer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Langer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard Langer!
Bernhard Langer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - On The Bible. Kayani is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Audioslave - Exploder. Malcolm Marshall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wasim Kayani's chin.
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32
167 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kayani lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Kayani.
Kayani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Kayani walks into a jab.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Kayani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marshall.
Kayani looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Kayani throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marshall's head.
Kayani connects with a nice looking jab.
Kayani moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall wants to land a leg kick but Kayani is out of range.
Marshall tries to land a body kick
and Kayani counters with a shoot takedown. Marshall fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall pulls Kayani in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kayani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kayani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshall has escaped and now he's on top!
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Kayani is keeping the position.
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.
Kayani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kayani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kayani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kayani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kayani keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall stays in close to Kayani's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kayani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kayani has his foot on Marshall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marshall works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall won't allow Kayani to sweep him here.
Kayani is trying to keep Marshall in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Kayani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kayani throws out the jab.
Marshall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Kayani is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kayani misses with a body shot
and Marshall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kayani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kayani's elbow.
Kayani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kayani lands a body shot.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kayani's elbow.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kayani is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshall gets an underhook and turns Kayani into the cage.
Kayani slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Marshall.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kayani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marshall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kayani just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Malcolm Marshall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kayani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshall throws a low kick but Kayani moves out of range easily.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Kayani is out of range.
Kayani walks into a jab.
Marshall takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Kayani.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Kayani controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kayani.
Kayani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marshall or not.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kayani misses with a body punch.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marshall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kayani off and has taken his back!
Marshall is looking to control Kayani but Kayani is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kayani wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall trying to control.
Marshall has the hooks in. Kayani is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marshall avoiding Kayani 's attempts to control his hands.
Kayani 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.
Wasim Kayani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kayani is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marshall controlling well, preventing Kayani from escaping the position.
What can Kayani do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kayani wants to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall avoiding Kayani 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kayani tries to escape but Marshall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kayani trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kayani prevents Marshall from getting a body triangle.
Marshall is looking for the choke from the back position but Kayani is controlling his hands well.
Marshall not allowing Kayani to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marshall controlling from the back.
Marshall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kayani can do to turn this around?
Kayani tries to break free.
Marshall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kayani doesn't escape.
Marshall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kayani defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kayani staying busy and making it hard for Marshall to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Marshall dominated that second round.
That's time! Marshall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kayani throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kayani.
Kayani lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Kayani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall tries to counter by clinching up but Kayani breaks away and moves out of range.
Kayani looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Kayani misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Kayani is predictable there
and Marshall counters with a leg kick.
Kayani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marshall is out of range.
Kayani moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Malcolm Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayani takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall misses with a leg kick
and Kayani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marshall tests Kayani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kayani.
Kayani loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Kayani lands a head kick!
Kayani staying out of range there.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Kayani slips under a jab from Marshall.
Marshall tries to clinch up.
Kayani connects with a high kick.
Kayani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marshall is out of range.
Kayani misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Marshall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kayani.
Kayani misses with a two punch combination.
Kayani tried to score with a low kick but Marshall checks it.
Marshall lands a leg kick that knocks Kayani off balance momentarily.
Wasim Kayani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Kayani blocks a jab.
Kayani scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Kayani.
Marshall punishes Kayani's body with a nice straight punch.
Kayani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall lands with a cross.
Marshall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kayani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kayani throws a counter combo.
Kayani lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall scores with a nice head shot.
Kayani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kayani scores with a hook to the body. Marshall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malcolm Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshall feints and then cracks Kayani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kayani down.
Kayani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kayani throws a leg kick but Marshall checks it.
Marshall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marshall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kayani's calf.
Marshall misses with a head kick.
Kayani throws a right and a left that Marshall avoids nicely.
Kayani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marshall is rocked!
Marshall throws a solid leg kick but Kayani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marshall.
Oh Marshall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kayani counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wasim Kayani!
During a confident post fight interview, Wasim Kayani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz's entrance music is Mama Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. Kelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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39
160 lbs
47 - 13 - 2 |
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160 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
47 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelly! But no joy.
Kelly swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Donowitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Kelly darts in and clinches Donowitz up against the cage.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Donowitz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kebab House in the buildup to the fight.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly 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.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donowitz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Kelly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Kelly punishes Donowitz's body with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly lunges at Donowitz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donowitz's hand.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Kelly's leg. Kelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
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 Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kelly throws a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters with a thumping low kick.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly scores with a kick to the body.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Donk. Donowitz catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Kelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donowitz.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kelly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Kelly moves his leg out of the way.
Donowitz digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Donowitz connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Donowitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Kelly tenderised Donowitz's leg. Donowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kelly does it's job there.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Kelly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Donowitz will feel that in the morning.
Kelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly tries to bum rush Donowitz with a series of wild strikes but Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Donowitz blocks the leg kick.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Kelly down.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Kelly thinks about the counter body kick.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
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!
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly lunges at Donowitz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donowitz's hand.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Donowitz misses
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Kelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donowitz to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kelly misses.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kelly throws a push kick but Donowitz slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but George Kelly just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Kelly's leg. Kelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Kelly looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kelly just manages to avoid it.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Kelly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!
Kelly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Donowitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelly.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donowitz lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Kelly checks it
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donowitz moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Kelly takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donowitz 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 Kelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz backing away here, and Kelly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Kelly swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz had his way with George Kelly in that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Kelly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kelly lands a jab to the head.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donowitz scores with a nice body kick.
Donowitz moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Kelly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Donowitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Kelly as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kelly just manages to avoid it.
Donowitz pushes Kelly away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly misses with a hook to the body
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Kelly's leg. Kelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kelly takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Kelly misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Kelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kelly scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donowitz connects with a crisp jab.
Donowitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
George Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Kelly has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
Decent striking displayed by Donowitz there.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly shoots in and bounces Donowitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donowitz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
A very excited looking Donny Donowitz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
George Kelly was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to him he was the better fighter tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester's entrance music is Twisted. A fine choice. Bartek Pietrzak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moe Lester's chin.
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148 lbs
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33
144 lbs
30 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
50 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak throws a nice looking combination but Lester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pietrzak throws out the jab.
Pietrzak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLester.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pietrzak.
Lester throws a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it.
Lester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Lester.
Lester needs to keep his hands up - Pietrzak had a free shot at his head there.
Lester lands a high kick!
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pietrzak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lester.
Pietrzak throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
Pietrzak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester thumps Pietrzak with a low kick.
Pietrzak lands with a shot to the body.
Lester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lester wants it to stay on the feet.
Lester thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lester throws a right hand that Pietrzak ducks under and follows up with a left that Pietrzak also avoids with ease.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lester. Lester obviously looking to wear him down.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pietrzak.
Pietrzak blocks a head kick by Lester.
Pietrzak scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Pietrzak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pietrzak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lester gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pietrzak counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester scores with a shot to the body.
Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pietrzak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pietrzak. That's going to slow Lester down.
Pietrzak throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Lester.
Pietrzak loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Pietrzak thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietrzak is just out of range.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pietrzak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pietrzak. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Lester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lester cracks Pietrzak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lester throws a leg kick
and Pietrzak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pietrzak connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back.
Pietrzak misses with a straight left.
Pietrzak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lester quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietrzak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pietrzak throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lester to regain full guard.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Lester keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Pietrzak.
Lester throws a front kick aimed at Pietrzak's knee but Pietrzak avoids it well.
Lester connects with a nice looking jab.
Lester slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietrzak's corner calls for a 1-2. Pietrzak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lester is looking to clinch.
Lester throws a body kick that misses
and Pietrzak counters with a left to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lester!
Lester throws a hook to the side of Pietrzak's head but Pietrzak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lester lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietrzak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lester. Lester obviously looking to wear him down.
Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Pietrzak saw that one coming.
Pietrzak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
Pietrzak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Pietrzak misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietrzak is just out of range.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Pietrzak's ribs.
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
Lester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lester slips a jab and a cross from Pietrzak.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pietrzak.
Lester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak's corner calls for a 1-2. Pietrzak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pietrzak's head.
Lester motions for Pietrzak to come forward. Lester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester staying out of range there.
Pietrzak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lester appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lester goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pietrzak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lester is looking to wear down Pietrzak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pietrzak misses with a takedown attempt - Lester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pietrzak lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Lester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lester thumps Pietrzak with a low kick.
Pietrzak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lester finds it's way round the side to connect with Pietrzak's head.
A clash of legs there as Pietrzak blocks the low kick.
Pietrzak slips under a jab from Lester.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietrzak is just out of range.
Pietrzak scores with a leg kick.
Lester throws a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pietrzak tries for a takedown but Lester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
Pietrzak lands with a good body shot.
Lester swings for the body but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Lester throws a low kick but Pietrzak avoids it.
Pietrzak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pietrzak connects with a high kick.
Pietrzak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards.
Pietrzak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Pietrzak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Pietrzak with the counter takedown but Lester avoids it easily.
Pietrzak misses with a straight right.
Pietrzak cracks Lester with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester lands with a straight right. Pietrzak didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pietrzak. Pietrzak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Lester delivers a nice body kick.
Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lester swings for the body but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Lester misses with a body shot
and Pietrzak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lester throws the kick towards the body but Pietrzak avoids it.
Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pietrzak blocks a head kick by Lester.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Pietrzak backs away, Lester returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pietrzak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pietrzak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Lester misses.
Pietrzak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pietrzak scrambles back to his feet.
Pietrzak shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pietrzak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietrzak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester defending well as Pietrzak loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Lester.
Lester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pietrzak thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pietrzak throws a shot to the body.
Lester walks into a jab.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Pietrzak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Pietrzak misses.
Lester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietrzak connects with a solid leg kick.
Pietrzak misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester lands a slapping body shot.
Pietrzak just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Pietrzak misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
Pietrzak misses with a looping right.
Pietrzak avoids the body shot from Lester.
Nice straight punches there by Lester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lester.
Lester lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Pietrzak moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Lester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pietrzak if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lester lands a jab to Pietrzak's midsection.
Lester walks into a stiff left hand from Pietrzak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester throws the left hand but Pietrzak avoids the punch easily.
Pietrzak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back.
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pietrzak throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Lester throws a chopping leg kick but Pietrzak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pietrzak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lester misses with a head kick.
Lester thuds his right hand into Pietrzak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pietrzak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pietrzak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietrzak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lester cracks Pietrzak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pietrzak is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester looks to land a body kick but Pietrzak moved away.
Pietrzak misses the jab.
Pietrzak lands a right hook to the body.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pietrzak was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pietrzak feints the counter takedown.
Pietrzak digs a good hook to Lester's body.
Pietrzak feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Lester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pietrzak's calf.
Pietrzak lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pietrzak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lester misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pietrzak ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Pietrzak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Pietrzak misses with a looping left.
Pietrzak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester scores with a nice right hand.
Lester blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pietrzak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pietrzak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester.
Lester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Pietrzak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Lester tenderised Pietrzak's leg. Pietrzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pietrzak throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Lester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lester throws a leg kick but Pietrzak checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Moe Lester did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pietrzak misses with a left hand
and Lester counters with a leg kick.
Pietrzak throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak moves away from the strike by Lester.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lester.
Lester blocks the body kick.
Lester throws the kick towards the body but Pietrzak avoids it.
Lester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pietrzak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester keeps Pietrzak at a distance using the push kick.
Pietrzak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester.
Pietrzak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lester.
Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pietrzak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pietrzak throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Pietrzak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pietrzak.
That kick from Lester tenderised Pietrzak's leg. Pietrzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Pietrzak's head but Pietrzak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pietrzak.
Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
Lester walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pietrzak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lester throws a push kick but Pietrzak slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pietrzak scrambles back to his feet.
Pietrzak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pietrzak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietrzak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye.
Good work by Pietrzak as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Pietrzak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pietrzak scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one.
Pietrzak blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pietrzak lands with a cross.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Pietrzak ducks down to avoid it.
Lester throws a solid leg kick but Pietrzak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lester.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Pietrzak slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Pietrzak blocks a low kick nicely.
Pietrzak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lester circles away.
Pietrzak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pietrzak throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.
Lester moves away from the strike by Pietrzak.
Lester tried to counter with a leg kick but Pietrzak avoided it.
Pietrzak connects with a high kick.
Lester doesn't manage to clinch there - Pietrzak circles away.
Lester tries to work over Pietrzak's front leg with a kick but Pietrzak checks it.
Pietrzak lands the left hand.
Pietrzak misses with a body shot.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pietrzak moves away.
Pietrzak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pietrzak checks a low kick from Lester.
Lester scores with a punch to the head.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester scores with a nice strike.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pietrzak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pietrzak misses with a right hand
and Lester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak pushes off an throws an elbow but Lester leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pietrzak misses with a punch to the body.
Lester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Pietrzak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lester trying to land knees to the body.
Lester trying to land knees to the body.
Pietrzak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pietrzak feints the counter takedown.
Pietrzak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
Pietrzak misses with a few strikes there.
Pietrzak lands with a straight right. Lester didn't see that one coming.
Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pietrzak misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Pietrzak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Pietrzak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pietrzak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lester misses with a head kick.
Pietrzak feints the counter takedown.
Pietrzak connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
Pietrzak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester digs a good body shot into Pietrzak's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak throws a right hand that Lester ducks under and follows up with a left that Lester also avoids with ease.
Lester delivers a nice body kick.
Lester misses with a hook. Pietrzak ducked under it nicely.
Pietrzak works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester swings for the body but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Pietrzak misses with a straight left.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Pietrzak looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak.
Lester thumps Pietrzak with a low kick.
Pietrzak connects with a body shot.
Lester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pietrzak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pietrzak misses with a body shot.
Bartek Pietrzak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a leg kick but Pietrzak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pietrzak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Lester misses
and Pietrzak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pietrzak staying out of range there.
Lester slips under a jab.
It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pietrzak.
Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lester cracks Pietrzak with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
Lester scores with a leg kick.
Lester connects with a high kick.
Pietrzak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lester slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pietrzak misses with a leg kick
and Lester counters with a head kick.
Lester blocks a head kick by Pietrzak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak connects with a jab.
That kick from Lester tenderised Pietrzak's leg. Pietrzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lester defending well as Pietrzak loads up on a big left hand.
Lester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pietrzak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pietrzak is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pietrzak managing to block the knees to the body from Lester.
Lester blocking some punches.
Pietrzak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pietrzak's efforts to push away.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pietrzak takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak breaks from the clinch.
Pietrzak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester scores with a head kick. Pietrzak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pietrzak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Lester misses.
Pietrzak misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pietrzak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pietrzak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lester feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Pietrzak misses.
Pietrzak misses with a head kick.
Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Lester.
Pietrzak misses with a leg kick.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pietrzak swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lester, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
Moe Lester thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique- The Cause of Death. Takala has chosen Volga as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mustafa Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Takala misses with a body kick.
Takala avoids a kick to the body.
Takala tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takala scores with a nice body kick.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
Takala lunges at Khan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khan's hand.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Takala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala.
Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Takala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takala scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Takala punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Takala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Takala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takala.
Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Khan should have avoided that one.
Takala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khan blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takala lands a head shot.
Takala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Khan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takala takes one on the button.
Khan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takala throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takala.
A big left from Takala misses.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
Takala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takala at a distance.
Takala misses with a body kick.
Takala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khan 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 Takala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takala lands with a nice body kick.
Takala lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takala on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takala takes a step back to recover.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
Khan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Khan moves out of range as Takala strikes.
Takala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan blocks a low kick nicely.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
Takala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takala.
Takala throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Takala scores with a jab.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Takala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Takala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takala scores with a leg kick.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takala's sensitive parts.
Takala moves out of range of the body kick.
Takala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khan misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Takala is out of range.
Takala throws a head kick that half lands.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala stuns Khan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khan has time to react.
Topi Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a thumping low kick.
Khan lands a high kick!
Takala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
A slow jab from Takala misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
Takala throws a nice head kick!
Takala tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Khan misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khan.
Takala throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan looks for the body kick but Takala saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Khan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Takala throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Khan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takala feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Takala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Takala thumps Khan with a low kick.
Takala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takala slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Takala misses.
Takala moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Takala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan throws a push kick but Takala slaps the foot to one side.
Khan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takala throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Takala scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takala at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan moves out of range as Takala strikes.
Khan slips a jab from Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takala throws a good cross that connects.
Takala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Khan blocks the leg kick.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takala connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khan counters with an inside leg kick.
Takala is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Takala's defenses.
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Khan ducks right into an uppercut from Takala.
Good shot there by Khan.
Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Takala throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Khan slips under a jab from Takala.
Khan tried to counter with a leg kick but Takala avoided it.
Khan throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Takala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takala's sensitive parts.
Takala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Khan misses.
Takala jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala.
A good leg kick by Takala.
A head kick misses from Takala.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takala checks a low kick from Khan.
Takala moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Takala misses with a looping right.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Takala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khan throws a big counter combination but Takala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Khan as he checks the leg kick.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Takala just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Takala defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Takala counters with a body kick that stops Khan in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takala.
Takala cracks Khan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Khan.
Takala lands a jab to the head.
Takala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan is looking to chop away at Takala's legs.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Takala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan works the jab nicely.
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!
Khan swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Jab from Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Takala.
Takala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takala.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
Takala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan moves forwards but Takala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Takala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takala. That's going to slow Khan down.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Takala's head.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takala, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Takala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takala defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan.
Takala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan punishes Takala's body with a nice straight punch.
Takala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Takala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khan throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala lands with a nice body punch.
Takala works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Takala.
Khan drops his hands momentarily and Takala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Takala lands.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala lands a right hook to the body.
Takala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takala works over Khan's head and body with a nice combination.
Khan misses with a kick to the body.
Takala slips a straight right by Khan.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takala is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Khan tests Takala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to chop away at Takala's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Takala walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Takala - just one landing.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan lands with a straight right. Takala didn't see that one coming.
Khan throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Takala there.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Khan walks into a stiff left hand from Takala.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takala.
Takala connects with a leg kick. Khan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Takala throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Takala moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan throws a leg kick but Takala moved away.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Takala misses.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Takala motions for Khan to come forward. Takala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Topi Takala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Takala connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
Takala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Takala settles back down.
Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan scores with a body shot.
Takala throws a leg kick but Khan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khan is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Khan both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala.
Khan misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
As Khan backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Khan throws a push kick but Takala slaps the foot to one side.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khan's head backwards.
Khan throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Takala moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Takala misses.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Takala saw it coming and moves away.
Takala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takala throws a leg kick which misses Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khan tries to avoid it.
Mustafa Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to score with a low kick but Takala moves his leg out of the way.
Takala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khan throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takala lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Takala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takala 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 Khan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takala works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Khan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takala delivers a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Khan tries to move into range but Takala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khan is rocked!
Takala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a body shot
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Takala saw it coming and moves away.
Takala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala checks the leg kick.
Takala circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Khan drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Takala follows Khan to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topi Takala!
Topi Takala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Harkimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkimo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Harkimo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Chernov checks a low kick from Harkimo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chernov.
It looks like Keijo Harkimo has been cut.
Harkimo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chernov counter with a right hand.
Harkimo moves away from the strike by Chernov.
Chernov connects with a single shot there.
Chernov cracks the inside of Harkimo's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Chernov.
We've been informed that Harkimo 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.
Harkimo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernov at a distance.
Harkimo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernov throws a sloppy head kick
and Harkimo counters with a stiff right hand.
Harkimo misses with a looping left.
Chernov throws a shot from downtown. Harkimo moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chernov engages and cracks Harkimo with a massive lead left hook - Harkimo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chernov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Chernov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Chernov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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