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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Draven's entrance music is Dead Souls. A fine choice. Newman has chosen im the king as his entrance music. Cris Newman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cris Newman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dravens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick from Draven.
Newman misses with a series of wild punches.
Newman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Draven. Draven obviously looking to wear him down.
Newman misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Newman misses.
Draven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newman misses with a double jab.
Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
Draven jabs at Newman's body.
Newman throws a right and a left that Draven avoids nicely.
Newman throws a leg kick but Draven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newman throws an off balance right hand
and Draven counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven lands a big head kick that sends Newman tumbling to the mat! Draven takes a step backwards and waves Newman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Newman is rocked!
It looks like Cris Newman has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Draven uses the oldest trick in the book to send Newman tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Draven is absolutely delighted - when Newman wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Draven!
An out of breath Eric Draven thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Cris Newman spoke after the fight, saying 'hes got lucky tonight.,'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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255 lbs
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222 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson feints and as Stahlhandske raises his hands in defense, Larsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson trying to control but Stahlhandske is working from the bottom.
Stahlhandske keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass.
Larsson pushing down on Stahlhandske's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Larsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Larsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Stahlhandske takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson looking to pass the guard.
Larsson stands and throws Stahlhandske's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Stahlhandske is defending well.
Larsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stahlhandske, who protects the arm well.
Larsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stahlhandske rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Larsson's guard! Nice work there by Stahlhandske!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larsson is proving hard to escape from.
Larsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahlhandske defends it easily.
Larsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahlhandske defends it easily.
Stahlhandske is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stahlhandske has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larsson is proving hard to escape from.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to control the position.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing Stahlhandske from standing up.
Larsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stahlhandske defends it easily.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing Stahlhandske from standing up.
Stahlhandske wants to pass the guard but Larsson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stahlhandske passes into half guard.
Larsson trying to get back to full guard but Stahlhandske takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stahlhandske stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Stahlhandske misses with a looping left.
Stahlhandske stuffs the takedown attempt from Larsson. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stahlhandske's waist but Stahlhandske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larsson off to one side.
Larsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stahlhandske's half guard.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Stahlhandske is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Jack Larsson 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.
Larsson misses with a takedown
and Stahlhandske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stahlhandske misses the jab.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jack Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stahlhandske tries to sprawl out of it but Larsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stahlhandske 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 Jack Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahlhandske throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Stahlhandske sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stahlhandske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsson.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stahlhandske as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Larsson with that takedown attempt.
Larsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stahlhandske defends well and Larsson ends up having to push Stahlhandske into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stahlhandske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske with a jab.
Larsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stahlhandske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stahlhandske counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsson has his takedown stuffed
and Stahlhandske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsson thinking.
Larsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Stahlhandske sprawls well. He's pushed Larsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stahlhandske counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jack Larsson has been cut.
Larsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stahlhandske misses with a wild combination.
Larsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stahlhandske pinned against the cage. Stahlhandske gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larsson takes one to the chin there.
Stahlhandske might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahlhandske throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stahlhandske sprawls well. Stahlhandske wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larsson is defended easily by Stahlhandske.
Larsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stahlhandske circles away.
Larsson scores with a takedown into Stahlhandske's guard.
Stahlhandske has his feet on Larsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stahlhandske scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lennart Stahlhandske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsson walks into a left hand.
Stahlhandske scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stahlhandske stuffs the takedown attempt from Larsson. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stahlhandske misses with a straight left.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stahlhandske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsson has a takedown stuffed.
Larsson staying out of range there.
Stahlhandske lands a right hook to the body.
Stahlhandske throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it.
Larsson shoots in and drives through. Stahlhandske sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to move into range but Stahlhandske moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stahlhandske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahlhandske tries to sprawl but Larsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stahlhandske kicks Larsson off and gets back to his feet.
Larsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stahlhandske drops Larsson with a beautiful combination! Larsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stahlhandske is looking for the KO!
Larsson is rocked!
Larsson tries for a takedown but Stahlhandske circles away easily
and Stahlhandske counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Larsson badly! He tries to strike back but Stahlhandske puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Larsson out cold! Oh man, Larsson will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lennart Stahlhandske!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiromichi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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274 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiromichi Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Salgado's head.
Salgado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsumoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matsumoto misses with an uppercut. Salgado saw that one coming.
Jab by Salgado.
It looks like Hiromichi Matsumoto has been cut.
Matsumoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsumoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salgado counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matsumoto! Salgado lets Matsumoto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Matsumoto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Matsumoto's head, knocking him out cold! Salgado is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Salgado!
Hiromichi Matsumoto was interviewed post fight and said 'For sure I'll come back stronger and more prepared next time. And next time, I will be the one with their hand raised!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renzoi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fever Ray -If I had a heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renzoi Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ole Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Svensson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svensson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svensson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for Svensson with that takedown attempt.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Svensson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svensson smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Svensson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Svensson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzoi Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svensson throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Svensson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie has one foot on Svensson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Svensson's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to control but Svensson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to stand but Svensson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Svensson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Svensson is keeping the position.
Gracie is standing up over Svensson. Svensson looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control.
Svensson struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Svensson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Gracie is really struggling to control Svensson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Svensson tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Svensson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Svensson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renzoi Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ki Xang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pschosocial-Slipknot. The key to victory for Ki Xang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ki Xang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Xang has a takedown stuffed.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xang.
It looks like Daniel Kingston has been cut.
Xang forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kingston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Kingston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kingston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston tries to control but Xang wriggling away.
Xang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kingston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xang tries to lock up and control but Kingston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kingston tries to control but Xang wriggling away.
Kingston fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Xang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Xang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Xang is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xang wants to hold on but Kingston pushes him away.
Kingston goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Xang turns into him and now he's in Kingston's guard.
Kingston looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingston, not yet.
Kingston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kingston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Xang is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xang wants to stand but Kingston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is trying to keep Xang in close.
Xang trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xang is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Kingston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xang's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xang throws a couple of heel strikes.
Xang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kingston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Xang.
Xang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kingston's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Xang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Xang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kingston is working away from the top position though.
Kingston trying to control the action but Xang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kingston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Kingston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xang is defended easily by Kingston.
Xang tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Xang lands a nice shot that snaps Kingston's head back.
Xang takes the fight into the clinch.
Xang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xang counters with a head kick that drops Kingston to the mat! Kingston scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kingston is rocked!
Xang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xang feints a jab and as Kingston dips his head, Xang unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kingston right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kingston falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Xang smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ki Xang!
Ki Xang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teodor has chosen Oy to Ne Vecher as his entrance music. Atanase Teodor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teodor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Karjalainen.
A head kick misses from Teodor.
Karjalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teodor slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Teodor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Teodor feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karjalainen.
Teodor slips a jab from Karjalainen.
Teodor moves out of range of the body kick from Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Karjalainen avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Good leg kick by Karjalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor tries a quick counter leg kick but Karjalainen is wise to it.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teodor lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karjalainen.
Karjalainen scores with a push kick.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Teodor counter with a right hand.
Teodor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karjalainen.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teodor blocks a low kick nicely.
Karjalainen throws out a leg kick but Teodor moves out of range and Karjalainen only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Teodor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teodor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karjalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Teodor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teodor needs to keep his hands up - Karjalainen had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Karjalainen misses
and Teodor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Karjalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teodor moves out of range of the body kick.
Teodor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen takes one to the side of the head.
Teodor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karjalainen lands a two punch combo.
Teodor just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor stuns Karjalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Teodor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teodor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Teodor.
Karjalainen cracks Teodor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Teodor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karjalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Teodor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teodor scores with a nice head shot.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teodor's calf.
Karjalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teodor.
Teodor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good work by Teodor as he checks the leg kick.
Teodor flicks out a counter leg kick but Karjalainen steps away.
Karjalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Teodor takes one to the side of the head.
Teodor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Teodor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karjalainen's calf.
Karjalainen tries a low kick but Teodor avoids it.
Teodor tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teodor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with a combination
and Teodor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the body
and Teodor counters with a straight right hand.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Teodor sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karjalainen throws a push kick but Teodor slaps the foot to one side.
Teodor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teodor's sensitive parts.
Karjalainen scores with a hook to the body. Teodor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karjalainen looks to land a body kick but Teodor moved 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 Teemu Karjalainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Teodor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teodor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Teodor blocks the leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Teodor checks it.
Karjalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teodor.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Teodor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Teodor counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Karjalainen lands but Teodor takes it in his stride.
Teodor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karjalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Teodor counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karjalainen throws a push kick but Teodor slaps the foot to one side.
Teodor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teodor is out of range.
A nice side step and Teodor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
Teodor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Karjalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teodor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teodor is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teodor.
Teodor is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
Karjalainen misses the body punch
and Teodor counters with an outside leg kick.
Teodor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karjalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Teodor misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Teodor wants to land a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teodor sprawls and moves away.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
Teodor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karjalainen's calf.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen attempts a counter takedown but Teodor avoids it well and moves away.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Atanase Teodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Teodor walks into a jab.
Karjalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teodor misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen lands a high kick!
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor staying out of range there.
Teodor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karjalainen's calf.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karjalainen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTeodor.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
Karjalainen lands an overhand right.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Teodor moved away.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Teodor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor misses with a two punch combination.
Teodor moves out of range of the leg kick from Karjalainen.
Teodor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Teodor counters with a head kick.
Karjalainen sizes up Teodor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor misses the jab.
Karjalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Teodor slips a straight right by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Teodor.
Teodor connects with a crisp jab.
Teodor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karjalainen's calf.
Teodor moves out of range of the leg kick from Karjalainen.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karjalainen.
Teodor lands with a shot to the body.
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen thows a leg kick but Teodor checks it
and Teodor counters with an inside leg kick.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teodor counters with a thumping low kick.
Karjalainen throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Teodor counters with a big head kick but Karjalainen shrugs it off.
Karjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atanase Teodor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Karjalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karjalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Teodor flicks out a counter leg kick but Karjalainen steps away.
Teodor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen tries to work over Teodor's front leg with a kick but Teodor checks it.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Teodor counters with a thumping low kick.
Karjalainen avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Karjalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teodor scores with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karjalainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Teodor swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Teodor misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Teodor lands a leg kick that knocks Karjalainen off balance momentarily.
Karjalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Teodor moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws a lazy right hand but Teodor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor thumps Karjalainen with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Teodor.
Teodor throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Teodor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Teodor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but Teodor moves out of range easily.
Karjalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karjalainen 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.
Teodor moves out of range of the leg kick from Karjalainen.
Teodor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Teodor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teodor.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen.
Teodor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Karjalainen misses
and Teodor counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teodor.
Teodor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor looks for the body kick but Karjalainen saw that one coming.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodor misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Teodor moves out of range.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Karjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Teodor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teodor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karjalainen throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Teodor lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.
Karjalainen misses with a hook. Teodor ducked under it nicely.
Teodor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teodor cracks Karjalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teodor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Karjalainen avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Karjalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Teodor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor blocks a jab.
Teodor lands with a kick to the temple. Karjalainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Teodor.
Karjalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Teodor.
Donk. Teodor catches Karjalainen right on the button with a cross.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick.
Karjalainen misses with a hook
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick as Teodor jumps back.
Karjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karjalainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karjalainen is looking to chop away at Teodor's legs.
Teodor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atanase Teodor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teodor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atanase Teodor!
Our winner, Atanase Teodor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estafan Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decker Dogwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estafan Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Decker Dogwood!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogwood blocks a leg kick.
Atunes jabs Dogwood right on the nose. Dogwood blinks but takes it well.
Dogwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atunes scores with a one two! Dogwood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dogwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dogwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Estafan Atunes has been cut.
Dogwood walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dogwood.
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!
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of Dogwood's side.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dogwood thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dogwood's hands.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Atunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dogwood in his tracks.
Dogwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Atunes 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.
Estafan Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogwood ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes swings for the body but Dogwood moves out of range.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dogwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Atunes.
Dogwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Dogwood sees coming a mile off.
Dogwood shapes to counter with a head kick.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Dogwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Dogwood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogwood. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogwood cracks Atunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dogwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dogwood looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atunes with a jab.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Dogwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
A little jabbing left from Dogwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes fakes the leg kick and cracks Dogwood in the body.
Atunes cracks the inside of Dogwood's front leg.
Atunes throws a push kick but Dogwood slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Atunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dogwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dogwood.
Dogwood wants to counter with a clinch but Atunes pushes him away.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
Dogwood misses with a right hand
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dogwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dogwood.
Dogwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dogwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dogwood jabs Atunes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Dogwood throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Dogwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dogwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crunch! Atunes slams his shin into Dogwood's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Dogwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dogwood blocks the low kick.
Atunes misses with a leg kick.
Atunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dogwood misses with an uppercut.
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dogwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes counters with a low kick, right behind Dogwood 's knee.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Dogwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dogwood tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Atunes slips under a jab from Dogwood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dogwood throws out the jab.
Dogwood looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estafan Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Estafan Atunes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dogwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atunes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Estafan Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dogwood if he has to take too many more of those.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dogwood takes one on the button.
Dogwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dogwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dogwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Decker Dogwood has been cut.
Atunes lands a front kick.
Dogwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atunes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dogwood scrambles back to his feet.
Atunes is looking to chop away at Dogwood's legs.
Dogwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dogwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dogwood is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dogwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Dogwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Dogwood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Atunes.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dogwood walks into a jab.
Dogwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dogwood 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.
Atunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Dogwood off the cage and back into range.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dogwood can do to turn this around?
Atunes digs a good body shot into Dogwood's ribs.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Dogwood's leg. Dogwood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dogwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dogwood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dogwood might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Atunes has got the better of the exchanges.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogwood.
Dogwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dogwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Atunes does it's job there.
You can see that Dogwood has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogwood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Dogwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Dogwood throws a combination that misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Dogwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dogwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atunes lunges at Dogwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dogwood's hand.
A slow jab from Dogwood misses its intended target.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
Dogwood punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Atunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dogwood.
Dogwood is rocked!
Dogwood misses with a wild body shot.
Dogwood swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Dogwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes connects with a right hand. Dogwood shakes it off.
Atunes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dogwood blocks a leg kick.
Dogwood avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Dogwood.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atunes throws a body punch but Dogwood moves out of range.
Dogwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dogwood lands with a cross.
Dogwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atunes in his tracks.
Atunes lands a big right hand that sends Dogwood crashing to the mat! Atunes stays standing though and waves Dogwood back to his feet!
Dogwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dogwood if he has to take too many more of those.
Dogwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Dogwood should have avoided that one.
Dogwood gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Atunes gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dogwood is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estafan Atunes!
Estafan Atunes took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato comes to the cage accompanied by True Survivor - David Hasselhoff. Kenji Sato had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigfridsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Sato.
Sato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sigfridsson is pushing Sato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sigfridsson blocks an elbow strike.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Sato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sigfridsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Sigfridsson lands a nice shot that snaps Sato's head back.
Sigfridsson swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigfridsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sigfridsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sigfridsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
Sato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sigfridsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sigfridsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sigfridsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sigfridsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
A swing and a miss from Sigfridsson.
Sato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Sato looking to stall.
Sato tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sigfridsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand.
Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sigfridsson lands with a left to the head.
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sigfridsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
As Sigfridsson tries to get set, Sato tries to push him back and clinch up but Sigfridsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Sato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sigfridsson eats them both and turns towards Sato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot by Sigfridsson.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Sato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sigfridsson.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sigfridsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sigfridsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sato is looking to clinch but Sigfridsson is avoiding it.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sigfridsson cracks a nice hook into Sato's ribs.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Sigfridsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato misses with a hook. Sigfridsson ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Sato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sigfridsson misses the target.
As Sigfridsson tries to get set, Sato tries to push him back and clinch up but Sigfridsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Sato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
We've been told by Sato's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sigfridsson misses with a body kick.
Sato is looking for a counter combo.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigfridsson.
Sato is looking to counter punch.
Sigfridsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sigfridsson 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.
Sigfridsson swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Sigfridsson.
Sato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sato 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.
Sigfridsson throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sato is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sigfridsson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigfridsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sigfridsson misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Sigfridsson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sigfridsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Sigfridsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot.
Sigfridsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Sato misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sigfridsson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato wants to clinch
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sato cracks Sigfridsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sigfridsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sigfridsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sato counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato throws the left hand but Sigfridsson avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sigfridsson misses.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sigfridsson has time to react.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigfridsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sato tries to clinch up but Sigfridsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sigfridsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sato has closed the distance and engaged Sigfridsson in a clinch.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato closes the distance but Sigfridsson moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a low kick as Sato jumps back.
Nice body kick there by Sigfridsson.
Jab from Sigfridsson.
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to clinch.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sato - just one landing.
Sigfridsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato jabs at Sigfridsson's body.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson slips under a jab from Sato.
Sato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sigfridsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sato walks into a jab.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sigfridsson throws a shot to the body.
Sato moves away from the strike by Sigfridsson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sigfridsson.
Sato throws a head kick but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson slips under a jab from Sato.
Sato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sato wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sigfridsson misses the target.
Sato tries to clinch but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sigfridsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sato staying out of range there.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigfridsson throws out the jab.
Sato throws an off balance right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sigfridsson misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
Sato tries to counter by clinching up but Sigfridsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato staying out of range there.
Sato throws a good cross that connects.
Sigfridsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato rushes Sigfridsson and presses him up against the cage.
Sigfridsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigfridsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sato misses with a hook.
Sigfridsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sigfridsson takes a step back to recover.
A swing and a miss from Sato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sigfridsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sato forces Sigfridsson back against the cage and clinches.
Sigfridsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sato scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sigfridsson blocks a jab.
Sato tries to clinch up
letting Sigfridsson counter with a right hand.
Sigfridsson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson tries to keep at a distance but Sato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sato.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sigfridsson's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigfridsson throws out the jab.
Sato lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Sigfridsson misses.
Sato wants to clinch up but Sigfridsson keeps it at a distance.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigfridsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
Sigfridsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigfridsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sigfridsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sigfridsson throws the left hand but Sato avoids the punch easily.
Sigfridsson stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenji Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato looking to stall.
Sigfridsson gets through Sato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sato comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Sigfridsson.
Sato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sigfridsson throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sigfridsson.
Sato misses with an uppercut
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Sato closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a right and a left that Sigfridsson avoids nicely.
Sigfridsson punishes Sato's body with a nice straight punch.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Sigfridsson pushes him off.
Sato darts in trying to clinch
and Sigfridsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson looks to land a right hand but Sato moved out of range.
Sato tries to clinch but Sigfridsson is having none of it.
Sato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sigfridsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sato throws a hook but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Kenji Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson lunges at Sato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sato's hand.
Sigfridsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sigfridsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sigfridsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
An inside leg kick lands from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a good cross that connects.
Sigfridsson stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sigfridsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sigfridsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sato swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Sigfridsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sigfridsson connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sigfridsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Hiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Orlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller comes to the cage accompanied by Rush and Run - Shake and Jump. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Hiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karol Orlowski!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiller tries to land a front kick but Orlowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Hiller.
Orlowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orlowski looks to land a right hand but Hiller moved out of range.
Orlowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiller.
Orlowski misses with a kick to the body.
Hiller scores with a nice right hand.
Hiller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orlowski counters with a straight right hand.
Orlowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiller's head.
A jab from Hiller misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlowski misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hiller.
Orlowski throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.
Orlowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiller lands a slapping body shot.
Hiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hiller misses the shot to the body.
Hiller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiller blocks a jab.
Orlowski is looking to land body kicks.
Orlowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hiller misses with a right hand
and Hiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiller loads up on a big right hand but Orlowski slips the punch.
Orlowski lands a jab.
Orlowski connects with a leg kick. Hiller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiller with a poor takedown
and Orlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlowski missing with a left hand there. Hiller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiller thows a leg kick but Orlowski checks it
and Orlowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orlowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiller.
Hiller throws the kick towards the body but Orlowski avoids it.
Karol Orlowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiller throws a chopping leg kick but Orlowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orlowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiller cracks a nice hook into Orlowski's ribs.
Hiller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hiller tries to move into range but Orlowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Orlowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiller.
Orlowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiller checks a leg kick.
Hiller stalks Orlowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orlowski's face. Orlowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Orlowski loads up on a big right hand but Hiller slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiller was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlowski.
Hiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlowski is out of range and Hiller settles back down.
Orlowski misses with a few strikes there.
Hiller lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hiller throws a push kick but Orlowski slaps the foot to one side.
Orlowski throws a shot from downtown. Hiller moves away and avoids it.
Hiller missing with a left hand there. Orlowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiller throws a series of strikes that have Orlowski backpedaling.
Hiller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Orlowski.
Hiller takes a swing at Orlowski's ribcage but misses.
Orlowski sizes up Hiller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hiller throws a leg kick that misses.
Orlowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hiller blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlowski scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski catches Hiller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hiller is looking to wear down Orlowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Hiller.
Hiller swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
Orlowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hiller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlowski.
As Orlowski backs away, Hiller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiller with a poor takedown
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
Orlowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiller.
Orlowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiller misses with a hook. Orlowski ducked under it nicely.
Hiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiller on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Hiller blocks the low kick.
Orlowski misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hiller misses with a body shot.
Hiller tests Orlowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiller's hands.
Hiller connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiller. Orlowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiller.
Hiller connects with a leg kick. Orlowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Orlowski.
Orlowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hiller!
Orlowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Orlowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Hiller counters with a quick kick to the body but Orlowski blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hiller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hiller moves out of range as Orlowski strikes.
Orlowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Hiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlowski feints a counter leg kick.
Hiller fails to land the takedown.
Hiller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orlowski's calf.
Hiller clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orlowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Orlowski lands a left hand.
Orlowski lands a nice uppercut.
Orlowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orlowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiller tries to score a body lock takedown but Orlowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlowski lands a really nice looking cross but Hiller seems unphased.
Orlowski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlowski. Hiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlowski.
Hiller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Orlowski lands.
Orlowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Hiller.
Orlowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiller.
Hiller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orlowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlowski misses with a looping right.
Orlowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlowski checks a low kick from Hiller.
Orlowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hiller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski gets caught napping as Hiller dives in and scores a takedown. Orlowski manages to retain guard.
Orlowski kicks Hiller off and gets to his feet.
Orlowski misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hiller misses the target.
Orlowski scores with a nice strike.
Hiller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiller slips under a jab.
Orlowski throws an overhand right that lands on Hiller's shoulder, as Hiller tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlowski. Hiller shrugs it off though.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hiller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlowski manages to avoid it.
Hiller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlowski throws out the jab.
Hiller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiller on the side of the head.
Hiller throws a wild body kick that Orlowski sees coming a mile off.
Orlowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Hiller misses.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiller misses with a body kick.
Orlowski cracks Hiller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hiller moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlowski.
Hiller throws a lazy head kick
and Orlowski counters with a straight right hand.
Hiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Orlowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Orlowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orlowski trying to control the position here.
Hiller pushing down on Orlowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Orlowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiller thows a huge punch but Orlowski dodges it nicely.
Orlowski tries to get to full guard but Hiller has control of the leg.
Hiller throwing shots but Orlowski is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller is working for a kimura but Orlowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Hiller is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski trying to control but Hiller postures up.
Orlowski is looking for a sweep. Hiller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hiller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiller wants to pass the guard but Orlowski is defending well.
Hiller is thwarting Orlowski's attempts to control the position.
Orlowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hiller.
Orlowski keeping full guard, as Hiller tries to pass.
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.
Hiller stopping the sweep attempt from Orlowski.
Hiller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlowski is keeping the position for now.
Orlowski is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orlowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Orlowski stopping the sweep attempt from Hiller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiller keeping full guard, as Orlowski tries to pass.
Hiller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orlowski controls the pace.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlowski is one step ahead there.
Orlowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erik Hiller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiller wants to sweep but no luck.
Hiller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four 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.
Hiller 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orlowski avoids the head kick by Hiller.
Karol Orlowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hiller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orlowski pinned against the cage. Orlowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orlowski lands with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orlowski throws a good cross that connects.
Orlowski checks a low kick from Hiller.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erik Hiller.
I think Orlowski 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Orlowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Wolny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artur Wolny!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexius.
Alexius tries to score with a low kick but Wolny moves his leg out of the way.
Wolny avoids the body shot from Alexius.
Alexius takes a swing at Wolny's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Wolny releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolny.
Nice shot lands for Wolny.
A low kick from Wolny is predictable there
and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolny won't be happy with that.
Alexius grinds an elbow into Wolny's temple.
Alexius working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wolny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolny managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexius working the ground and pound.
What's Wolny going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Alexius lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolny is trying to improve his position.
Alexius throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alexius 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.
Alexius working the ground and pound from side control.
Wolny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wolny tries to improve position but can't.
Alexius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been hearing that Alexius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alexius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alexius looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolny is avoiding damage well.
Alexius misses with the ground and pound.
Alexius working the ground and pound.
Alexius in side control, throwing shots but Wolny defends.
Wolny felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alexius working the ground and pound.
Alexius is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
What's Wolny going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolny avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexius.
Alexius looks up at the clock and then as Wolny takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexius working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wolny takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wolny is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wolny is looking for a sweep.
Wolny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius throws an elbow but Wolny slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wolny tries to bench press Alexius off him but Alexius keeps the position.
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Wolny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolny takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wolny wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wolny tries to bench press Alexius off him but Alexius keeps the position.
Alexius tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wolny pushes Alexius away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alexius gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alexius looks up at the clock and then as Wolny takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexius landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Alexius crashes against the mat.
Alexius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alexius controls the position from side control.
Alexius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wolny down.
Alexius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wolny is looking for a sweep.
Alexius working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wolny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolny is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexius cracks Wolny with a big right hand but Wolny just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolny moves out of range of the body kick from Alexius.
Wolny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolny looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexius is just out of range.
Wolny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Artur Wolny has been cut.
Alexius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolny misses the jab.
Alexius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolny sprawls and moves away.
Wolny misses with a low kick.
Wolny slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolny blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius dives in for a single leg takedown but Wolny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wolny works the jab nicely.
Alexius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolny tries to clinch but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolny tries to clinch but Alexius is having none of it.
Alexius feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexius goes for a double leg but Wolny avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolny continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolny throws out a leg kick but Alexius moves out of range and Wolny only half commits.
A big left from Wolny misses.
Alexius throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolny lands a jab.
Alexius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexius fails with the takedown.
Wolny is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolny connects with a right hand. Alexius shakes it off.
Artur Wolny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolny misses with an uppercut.
Wolny throws a jab when Alexius was well out of range.
Alexius tries to counter with a takedown but Wolny is quick to defend against it.
Wolny closes the distance and pushes Alexius back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius has Wolny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wolny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wolny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wolny tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Wolny scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolny.
Alexius lands with a right to the head.
Wolny struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexius controls his hands.
Alexius wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Wolny on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolny.
Alexius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolny.
Wolny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexius or not.
Alexius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexius works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wolny has his feet on Alexius's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolny cracks Alexius with an open hand slap.
Wolny defending well as Alexius loads up on a big left hand.
Alexius looks to throw the jab but Wolny is out of range.
Alexius throws a hook to the side of Wolny's head but Wolny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Wolny catches Alexius right on the button with a cross.
Wolny wants to clinch.
Wolny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolny tries to clinch but Alexius moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius dives in for a single leg takedown but Wolny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wolny throws a hook but Alexius blocks it.
Wolny lands a two punch combo.
Alexius tries to work over Wolny's front leg with a kick but Wolny checks it.
Wolny tries to score with a low kick but Alexius moves his leg out of the way.
Wolny scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexius was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolny.
Alexius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexius swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolny.
Alexius cracks Wolny with an open hand slap.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown but Wolny shows good takedown defense.
Wolny cracks Alexius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Wolny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artur Wolny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wolny throws a sloppy body shot
and Alexius counters with a takedown into side control.
Wolny bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wolny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexius.
A lazy left from Wolny finds it's target.
Wolny looks to land a right hand but Alexius moved out of range.
Wolny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolny!
Wolny tries to clinch but Alexius is having none of it.
Alexius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolny sprawls and moves away.
Alexius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexius momentarily.
Wolny leaves Alexius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wolny throws a leg kick
and Alexius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wolny!
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Wolny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolny takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wolny manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alexius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wolny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexius trying to mount his opponent but Wolny defends it.
Wolny taking some punishment here, with Alexius in his half guard.
Alexius works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius looking to finish Wolny with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wolny!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexius lands a big elbow.
Alexius looking to finish Wolny with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wolny!
The referee warns Wolny that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wolny is rocked!
Alexius thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wolny is still in real trouble! Can Alexius finish him?
Wolny just holding on.
Wolny is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolny seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolny is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexius lands a heavy elbow.
Wolny is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexius lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alexius lands with some strikes.
Alexius loads up with a big shot that hurts Wolny! He's pulled Alexius in close but Alexius has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Wolny survive? More strikes from Alexius and Wolny is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bessarion Alexius!
During a confident post fight interview, Bessarion Alexius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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pop
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