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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khama Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulu has chosen Anyway as his entrance music. Vlad Darko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khama Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Zulu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zulu slips a jab from Darko.
Zulu dives in for a single leg takedown but Darko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zulu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zulu is looking to clinch but Darko is avoiding it.
Darko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zulu defends well and Darko ends up having to push Zulu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darko 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.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Darko avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
Darko is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
Darko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Zulu can't break the clinch.
Darko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zulu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darko's efforts to push away.
A short left from Darko.
Zulu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Darko prevents Zulu from breaking the clinch.
Darko has Zulu pushed against the cage.
Zulu avoiding damage as Darko throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu stalling in the clinch but Darko improves position.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Darko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
Zulu stalling in the clinch but Darko improves position.
Zulu blocks the elbow strike.
Zulu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darko walks away with a smile on his face. Zulu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vlad Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khama Zulu.
A big right from Darko misses.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu dives in for a single leg takedown but Darko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Darko misses.
Zulu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Darko.
Darko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zulu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zulu looks to land a combination. Darko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Zulu gets tackled into the cage by Darko. Darko maintains the clinch.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu wants to break free but Darko has control.
Zulu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Darko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko has Zulu pressed against the cage.
Darko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darko lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Darko avoids the damage to the body.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Darko stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Darko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Darko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darko is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
Darko has Zulu pressed against the cage.
Darko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darko.
Darko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darko is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Darko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Darko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darko is looking to chop away at Zulu's legs.
Zulu dives in for a single leg takedown but Darko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Darko goes for a double leg but Zulu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zulu continues to drive forward.
Darko misses the jab.
Zulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Darko circles away.
Zulu misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Darko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Zulu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zulu moves out of range of the leg kick from Darko.
Zulu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu misses the shot to the body.
Darko misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu rushes Darko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darko lands a left hand.
Zulu looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
Still in the clinch, Darko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Vlad Darko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Darko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zulu is looking to control Darko's arms but Darko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Darko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darko up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Darko.
Zulu breaks the clinch.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
Darko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zulu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darko somewhat.
Zulu wants to counter the offense by Darko and move into the clinch position.
Darko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around?
Darko misses with a two punch combination.
Zulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darko throws a sloppy body shot
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko closes the distance and clinches.
Darko is leaning against Zulu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Zulu is trying to push Darko away but Darko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darko digs a right hand into Zulu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zulu's gas tank.
Darko controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Darko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu is trying to break the clinch but Darko is controlling him.
Darko leaning against his opponent.
Zulu has had enough of the clinch but Darko keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko misses with an elbow strike.
Darko cracks Zulu with a nice body shot.
Darko keeps control of Zulu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darko digs a right hand underneath Zulu's ribcage. Zulu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darko is keeping busy.
Darko is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Darko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Darko misses.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko has Zulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Darko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darko slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu is trying to break free.
Darko tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulu avoids the damage to the body.
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zulu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darko is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darko.
Zulu trying to stall but Darko improves his position.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu trying to stall but Darko improves his position.
Darko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Darko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu lands with a light punch inside.
Zulu looking to slow down the pace here.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
Zulu is looking to break free of the clinch but Darko has double underhooks.
Zulu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Zulu into the cage.
Darko keeps control of Zulu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko taking a breather.
Zulu is trying to break the clinch but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Darko is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zulu breaks from the clinch.
Darko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zulu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zulu somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zulu misses with a few strikes there.
Zulu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Zulu throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Zulu fails to land the takedown.
Zulu tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Zulu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zulu scores with a nice head shot.
Zulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darko forces Zulu back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Khama Zulu just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Zulu.
Darko looks for the body kick but Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Darko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darko misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zulu's brow.
Zulu blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Zulu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darko as Zulu tries to tie him up.
Zulu wants to break free but Darko has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zulu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darko avoiding damage.
Zulu wants to break free but Darko has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darko leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Darko.
Darko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zulu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darko managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Darko stalling.
Darko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zulu is defending well for now.
Darko controlling the action here for a moment.
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zulu somewhat.
Darko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khama Zulu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Darko drives through and clinches with Zulu against the cage.
Zulu is trying to break the clinch but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Darko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Darko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Darko lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Darko missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darko tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulu avoids the damage to the body.
Darko stalls.
Zulu managing to block the knees to the body from Darko.
Zulu managing to block the knees to the body from Darko.
Darko just leaning against Zulu, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Darko.
Darko effectively controlling the action here.
Darko stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vlad Darko.
Zulu thuds his right hand into Darko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Darko misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darko moves into the clinch.
Zulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Zulu into the cage.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zulu tries to circle away but Darko has him pinned against the cage.
Darko is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Darko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Darko had his way with Khama Zulu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zulu.
Darko just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Darko misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Zulu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Darko misses the jab.
Zulu misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zulu fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zulu is defended easily by Darko.
Zulu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darko slips a jab and a cross from Zulu.
Zulu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
and Zulu counters with a one-two to the body.
Darko throws a push kick but Zulu slaps the foot to one side.
Darko takes a swing at Zulu's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Khama Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu tries to keep at a distance but Darko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darko is working Zulu over against the cage.
Zulu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darko effectively controlling the action here.
Zulu taking a breather.
Darko missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Zulu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darko lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is trying to break free.
Zulu can't break the clinch.
Zulu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Darko blocks it.
Darko stalls.
Zulu looking to stall.
Zulu avoids a wild elbow strike from Darko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu tries to break the clinch but Darko is controlling the position.
Zulu tries to break the clinch but Darko is controlling the position.
Zulu blocks an elbow strike.
Darko stalling against the cage.
Zulu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darko stalling the fight.
Darko is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Darko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu is looking to control Darko's arms but Darko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Khama Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Darko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Darko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Darko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Khama Zulu was interviewed post fight and said 'Vlad Darko - remember the name! Also, thanks to Gerbert Bryant for the opportunity to fight in his org tonight. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Puzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puzo has chosen Speak Softly Love as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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30
168 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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27
187 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Puzo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzo blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Puzo.
Gonzalez scores with a spinning back kick!
Puzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puzo circles away.
Gonzalez takes one to the side of the head.
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Puzo misses the target.
Puzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puzo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Miguel Gonzalez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Puzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Puzo.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Puzo moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Puzo is out of range.
As Gonzalez backs off Puzo throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Puzo - that landed with a thud.
Puzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage.
Puzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Puzo digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Puzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Puzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Puzo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puzo.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puzo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puzo tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puzo misses with the head strike.
Puzo tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puzo's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Puzo.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Puzo shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Puzo fails to land.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Puzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez has Puzo pressed against the cage, preventing Puzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Puzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Puzo.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but Puzo blocks it.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Puzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puzo thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puzo moves away.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puzo's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Puzo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puzo scores with a push kick.
Puzo throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Puzo lands with a kick to the temple. Gonzalez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonzalez is rocked!
A low kick from Gonzalez is predictable there
and Puzo counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Gonzalez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mario Puzo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mario Puzo made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Miguel Gonzalez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be Back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Champ Kind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kind kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Afternoon Delight. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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14 - 11 - 0 |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Kind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ulriksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kind lands with an overhand left.
Kind definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ulriksen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ulriksen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Victor Ulriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kind lands with an uppercut that bounces Ulriksen off the cage and back into range.
Kind closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ulriksen! Kind dives in looking to finish! Ulriksen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Champ Kind!
During a confident post fight interview, Champ Kind thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Ray Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calirante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lennoxs head.
Lennox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lennox scores with a shoulder strike.
Lennox misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennox can't break the clinch.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lennox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calirante lands a body punch.
Calirante controlling the action here for a moment.
Calirante dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox is looking to break free of the clinch but Calirante has double underhooks.
Lennox can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennox controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lennox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lennox struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Lennox trying to stall but Calirante improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Calirante.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calirante wants to stall.
Calirante wants to stall.
A short left from Calirante.
Good body shot from Lennox.
Calirante lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
Calirante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lennox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante won't allow Lennox to sweep him here.
Lennox looking for a guillotine here but Calirante defends easily.
Calirante landing with the ground and pound.
Lennox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Calirante won't allow Lennox to sweep him here.
Calirante chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Lennox is trying to control the position but Calirante postures up.
Calirante controlling from the top position.
Lennox is looking for a triangle here but Calirante uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lennox regains half guard.
Calirante passes to side control.
Lennox takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Calirante trying to control the action but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Calirante taking a breather here.
Lennox can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lennox taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calirante landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calirante.
Calirante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lennox can do to turn this around?
Lennox digs a good body shot into Calirante's ribs.
Calirante avoids the body shot from Lennox.
Nice defenses there by Calirante.
Lennox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lennox misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lennox misses the target.
Lennox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Lennox.
Lennox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lennox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calirante is able to avoid easily.
Calirante tried to counter with a leg kick but Lennox avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ray Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calirante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calirante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calirante lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lennox. Lennox obviously looking to wear him down.
Calirante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lennox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lennox throws a sloppy head kick
and Calirante counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lennox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Calirante is out of range.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Calirante misses with a leg kick
and Lennox counters with a body kick that stops Calirante in his tracks momentarily.
Calirante cracks the inside of Lennox's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lennox.
Calirante tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Calirante takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A low kick from Lennox misses
and Calirante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lennox thinking.
Calirante catches Lennox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lennox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lennox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calirante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox throws a low kick, looking for Calirante's leg but Calirante calmly moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lennox.
Lennox is looking to slow Calirante down with leg kicks.
Calirante drops his hands momentarily and Lennox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calirante pushes Lennox away with a front kick.
Lennox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Lennox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lennox is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body kick from Lennox.
Lennox moves out of range as Calirante strikes.
Calirante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lennox. That did some damage!
Lennox misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Lennox.
Lennox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Calirante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox misses the shot to the body.
Calirante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Calirante blocks a low kick nicely.
Calirante lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lennox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lennox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calirante lands a jab to the head.
Lennox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lennox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calirante.
Lennox throws a good cross that connects.
Lennox throws a leg kick
and Calirante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lennox checks a low kick from Calirante.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calirante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lennox.
Calirante throws a counter high kick but Lennox was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lennox coming out on top.
Lennox sizes up Calirante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses
and Lennox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calirante wants to land a leg kick but Lennox is out of range.
Calirante wants to land a leg kick but Lennox is out of range.
Lennox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calirante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Calirante thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lennox misses with a straight left.
Lennox misses with a looping right.
Calirante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Calirante is looking to clinch but Lennox is avoiding it.
Calirante is looking to wear down Lennox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Calirante lands a nice looking body kick.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lennox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lennox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lennox tries a low kick but Calirante avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lennox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lennox looks to land a left hand but Calirante moved out of range nicely.
Calirante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calirante throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Lennox. Beautiful body shot.
Ray Lennox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lennox.
Calirante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calirante walks into a stiff left hand from Lennox.
Lennox wants to slow Calirante down by chopping away at his legs.
Lennox throws a lazy body kick
and Calirante counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante moves into range and clinches up with Lennox.
Calirante lands a left hand.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lennox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calirante up against the cage.
Calirante lands a body punch.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lennoxs head.
Lennox blocks a body shot from Calirante.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calirante.
Lennox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lennox misses with a straight left.
Lennox doesn't manage to clinch there - Calirante circles away.
Calirante misses with a straight left.
Lennox throws a body shot but no joy.
Calirante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lennox's hands.
It looks like Ray Lennox has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lennox swings for the body but Calirante moves out of range.
Calirante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lennox scores with a jab to the head.
Lennox avoids the body shot from Calirante.
Lennox just misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante 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.
Calirante rushes Lennox and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennox controls his hands.
Lennox tries to throw a body punch but Calirante avoids it by throwing Lennox back against the cage.
Lennox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lennox misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lennoxs head.
Lennox is working for takedown but Calirante is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lennox misses with an elbow over the top.
Calirante is trying to maintain a safe position but Lennox gets an underhook and turns Calirante into the cage.
Calirante digs a right hand into Lennox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lennox's gas tank.
Good body shot from Lennox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lennox breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Calirante.
Lennox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calirante just misses with a punch to the body.
Lennox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lennox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lennox is looking to score with low kicks.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lennox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lennox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox wants to clinch
and Calirante counters with a leg kick.
Lennox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calirante.
Good shot there by Calirante.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lennox.
Lennox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lennox is looking to chop away at Calirante's legs.
Lennox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lennox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calirante.
Calirante throws a chopping leg kick but Lennox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lennox is trying to counter with his kicks.
Calirante throws out a leg kick but Lennox moves out of range and Calirante only half commits.
Calirante swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calirante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feltre's entrance music is Someday Never Comes. A fine choice. Toriyama has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Felipe Feltre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Feltre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama throws a jab when Feltre was well out of range.
Feltre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Toriyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Feltre. That did some damage!
Toriyama throws out a powerful jab.
Toriyama avoids the head kick by Feltre.
Toriyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toriyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toriyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Toriyama.
Feltre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Toriyama tenderised Feltre's leg. Feltre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Feltre swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.
Toriyama forces Feltre back against the cage and clinches.
Feltre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toriyama smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Toriyama as he checks the leg kick.
Toriyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toriyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feltre moves out of range of the leg kick from Toriyama.
Toriyama keeps Feltre at a distance using the push kick.
Feltre misses with a body kick.
Toriyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Feltre throws a series of punches but Toriyama moves out of range.
Toriyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toriyama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Feltre. Feltre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Feltre connects with a body shot.
Feltre throws a low kick but Toriyama avoids it.
Toriyama wants to counter the offense by Feltre and move into the clinch position.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
A jab from Toriyama does it's job there.
Feltre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toriyama jabs Feltre right on the nose. Feltre blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feltre throws a head kick but Toriyama moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toriyama blocks a jab.
Feltre tries to bum rush Toriyama with a series of wild strikes but Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Feltre avoids a kick to the body.
Feltre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toriyama feints a jab promting Feltre to slip. Toriyama then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Feltre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Toriyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltre.
Feltre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toriyama manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Toriyama misses
and Feltre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses
and Toriyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Toriyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feltre counters with a low kick, right behind Toriyama 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feltre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toriyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Feltre throws a solid leg kick but Toriyama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Feltre.
Toriyama catches Feltre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Feltre.
Feltre walks into a left hand.
Toriyama jabs Feltre right on the nose. Feltre blinks but takes it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toriyama.
Feltre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toriyama can pounce on him.
Toriyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toriyama throws a low kick, looking for Feltre's leg but Feltre calmly moves out of range.
Feltre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toriyama wants to counter the offense by Feltre and move into the clinch position.
Feltre misses with a hook
and Toriyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Toriyama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Feltre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feltre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toriyama misses with a hook
and Feltre counters with a good, hard body kick but Toriyama shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toriyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Feltre checks it well.
Feltre misses with a body shot
and Toriyama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Toriyama is looking to chop away at Feltre's legs.
Toriyama scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Feltre misses
and Toriyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toriyama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Feltre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Toriyama is predictable there
and Feltre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toriyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Feltre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toriyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toriyama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toriyama wants to slow Feltre down by chopping away at his legs.
Toriyama wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toriyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Toriyama feints and then cracks Feltre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Feltre down.
A combination from Toriyama does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Feltre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akira Toriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Toriyama coming out on top.
Toriyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feltre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akira Toriyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toriyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toriyama instigates a clinch.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Toriyama uses from the top position.
Feltre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toriyama 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 Feltre.
Feltre is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Feltre!
Toriyama looking to control but Feltre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toriyama looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Feltre tries to hold on but Toriyama pushes him away.
Feltre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Feltre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feltre slips nicely into half guard.
Feltre is trying to work for a kimura but Toriyama is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is trying to maintain the position but Feltre is very close to passing his half guard.
Toriyama is controlling Feltre's trapped leg to prevent Feltre from advancing to side control.
Toriyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toriyama wants to sweep here but Feltre controlling him for the moment.
Feltre slips nicely into half guard.
Feltre works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama wants to control but Feltre is having none of it.
Toriyama tries to reverse the position but Feltre maintains control.
Toriyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Feltre tries to control but Toriyama wriggling away.
Feltre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Toriyama is surviving well by controlling Feltre's body position as best he can.
Toriyama regains half guard.
Feltre wants to take a breather but Toriyama is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is looking for a sweep. Feltre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feltre is looking to stall here but Toriyama recovers full guard.
Feltre passes Toriyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toriyama actively working from the bottom here.
Feltre is trying to work for a kimura but Toriyama is defending well.
Feltre is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feltre trying to mount his opponent but Toriyama defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Felipe Feltre 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. This is the final round!
Toriyama tries to clinch but Feltre moves away
and Feltre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feltre.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Toriyama wants to counter the offense by Feltre and move into the clinch position.
Feltre throws a lazy right hand but Toriyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Feltre throws out a leg kick but Toriyama moves out of range and Feltre only half commits.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Feltre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Feltre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Toriyama blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre throws a right hand that misses
and Toriyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feltre checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Feltre misses.
Toriyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toriyama misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toriyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Feltre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Feltre is having none of it.
Toriyama defending well as Feltre loads up on a big left hand.
Toriyama throws a head kick but Feltre moves out of range.
Toriyama scores with a nice strike.
Toriyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toriyama thumps Feltre with a low kick.
Toriyama wants to land a leg kick but Feltre is out of range.
Toriyama lands a really nice looking cross but Feltre seems unphased.
Toriyama lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Feltre.
A swing and a miss from Feltre.
Feltre has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toriyama lands a leg kick that knocks Feltre off balance momentarily.
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!
Feltre checks a leg kick.
Toriyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Feltre.
Nice body punch from Feltre.
Toriyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Toriyama throws a lazy head kick
and Feltre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Feltre avoids a kick to the body.
Feltre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Feltre is looking to wear down Toriyama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Toriyama avoids the head kick by Feltre.
Feltre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Feltre fakes the leg kick and cracks Toriyama in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feltre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toriyama blocks a head kick by Feltre.
A head kick by Feltre misses
and Feltre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feltre misses with a double jab
and Toriyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Feltre lands a head kick!
Toriyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Feltre.
Toriyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feltre.
Toriyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Feltre was looking to counter with a kick there.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre needs to keep his hands up - Toriyama had a free shot at his head there.
Feltre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feltre misses with a two punch combination.
Toriyama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Feltre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toriyama misses with an uppercut. Feltre saw that one coming.
It looked like Feltre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Feltre tries a low kick but Toriyama avoids it.
Feltre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Feltre punishes Toriyama's body with a nice straight punch.
Toriyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Feltre is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toriyama.
Feltre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Feltre tries to work over Toriyama's front leg with a kick but Toriyama checks it.
Feltre checks a low kick from Toriyama.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akira Toriyama.
I think Toriyama 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
Our winner, Akira Toriyama, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Creepy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Karlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Creepy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Karlo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlo throws an off balance right hand
and Creepy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karlo's knee momentarily.
Karlo misses with a wild body shot.
Creepy is looking to counter punch.
Karlo looks to throw the jab but Creepy is out of range.
Creepy misses with a low kick.
Creepy darts in and clinches Karlo up against the cage.
Creepy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creepy blocks an uppercut.
Karlo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Karlo.
Creepy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creepy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creepy looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlo.
Karlo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Karlo.
Creepy misses with the head strike.
Karlo tries a body shot but Creepy blocks it.
I was talking to Creepy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Creepy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karlo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creepy throws a head punch that misses.
Karlo blocking some punches.
Karlo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creepy stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creepy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creepy.
Creepy blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Creepy.
Karlo lands a body punch.
Karlo lands with a right to the head.
Karlo is working Creepy over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlo.
Karlo misses with some punches.
Creepy misses with some punches.
Karlo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Karlo fails to land.
Creepy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Creepy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Creepy misses with a punch to the body.
Karlo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creepy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlo lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karlo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlo lands a shot to the body.
Karlo blocks an uppercut.
Creepy misses with the head strike.
Karlo has a couple of punches blocked by Creepy.
Creepy avoiding damage as Karlo throws knees to the body.
Creepy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creepy throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Creepy.
Karlo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creepy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlo.
Karlo takes a swing at Creepy's ribcage but misses.
Creepy tries to score with a low kick but Karlo moves his leg out of the way.
Karlo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karlo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creepy.
Karlo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy moves forwards but Karlo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creepy has time to react.
Karlo scores with a head kick.
Karlo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creepy is able to avoid easily.
Karlo ducks under a wild hook from Creepy.
Creepy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mario Karlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creepy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karlo throws a big shot that misses.
Creepy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Creepy. That snapped Karlo's head back.
Karlo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creepy avoids the head kick by Karlo.
Creepy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Karlo there.
Karlo misses with a hook to the body
and Creepy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlo as he connects with a hook.
Creepy throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlo.
Karlo lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlo with a hook.
Karlo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creepy throws a big counter combination but Karlo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Creepy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlo.
Karlo scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlo misses with a wild body shot.
Karlo moves away from the strike by Creepy.
Karlo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creepy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlo moves away.
A big left from Karlo misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlo.
Creepy checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Creepy misses the target.
Karlo misses with a head kick.
Karlo moves out of range as Creepy throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creepy moves out of range as Karlo strikes.
Creepy throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlo.
Creepy scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlo wants to land a leg kick but Creepy is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Karlo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Creepy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karlo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mario Karlo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creepy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlo.
Karlo checks the leg kick.
Karlo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karlo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creepy's calf.
Creepy lands a jab to the head.
Creepy throws a front kick aimed at Karlo's knee but Karlo avoids it well.
Karlo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Creepy counters with a stiff right hand.
Creepy avoids the head kick by Karlo.
Karlo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Karlo there.
A clash of legs there as Creepy blocks the low kick.
Karlo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Creepy's head.
Karlo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creepy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlo throws a leg kick which misses Creepy's front leg but catches the back leg as Creepy tries to avoid it.
Creepy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy throws a low kick but Karlo moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Karlo.
Karlo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCreepy.
Karlo throws an overhand right that lands on Creepy's shoulder, as Creepy tries to avoid the shot.
Karlo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creepy.
Creepy backing away here, and Karlo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Creepy misses with a straight right.
Creepy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karlo connects with a solid leg kick.
Karlo lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Creepy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Creepy.
Karlo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Creepy's calf.
Karlo throws a leg kick but Creepy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karlo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creepy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Creepy throws a combination that misses
and Karlo counters with a left and a right that stings Creepy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlo avoids a kick to the body.
Karlo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy looks to land a body kick but Karlo moved away.
Karlo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karlo cracks the inside of Creepy's front leg.
Karlo moves out of range of the strikes.
Creepy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karlo tries to score with a low kick but Creepy moves his leg out of the way.
Creepy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Karlo finds it's way through Creepy's defenses.
Creepy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karlo throws a lazy uppercut
and Creepy counters with a leg kick.
Creepy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karlo under the eye.
Karlo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karlo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karlo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creepy.
Creepy looks to land a left hand but Karlo moved out of range nicely.
Karlo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creepy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Creepy misses with a hook.
Creepy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Karlo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlo.
Karlo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlo misses with a straight right.
Creepy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Creepy throws a body kick that misses.
Creepy cracks Karlo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karlo 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.
A leg kick checked by Creepy.
Karlo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Karlo misses
and Creepy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creepy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlo finds it's way round the side to connect with Creepy's head.
Karlo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creepy is able to avoid easily.
Creepy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlo misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creepy.
The crowd cheers as Creepy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karlo doesn't seem phased though.
Creepy looks to land a left hand but Karlo moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creepy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creepy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karlo wants to slow Creepy down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Creepy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Creepy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karlo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Creepy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karlo misses with a leg kick
and Creepy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creepy missing with a left hand there. Karlo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlo scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlo scores with a decent looking hook.
Karlo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Creepy is looking to chop away at Karlo's legs.
Creepy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creepy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karlo. Karlo obviously looking to wear him down.
Creepy just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karlo wants to slow Creepy down by chopping away at his legs.
Karlo ducks under a wild hook from Creepy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Karlo 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!
Karlo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creepy was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlo.
Karlo feints and then cracks Creepy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Creepy down.
Crunch! Creepy slams his shin into Karlo's torso.
Karlo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karlo misses with a hook. Creepy ducked under it nicely.
As Karlo backs away, Creepy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Creepy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Creepy throws a good cross that connects.
Karlo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Creepy counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Creepy.
Karlo lands a high kick!
Karlo misses with a straight left.
Karlo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Creepy counters with a quick kick to the body but Karlo blocks it.
Karlo throws a solid leg kick but Creepy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karlo.
Creepy lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creepy swings for the body but Karlo moves out of range.
Creepy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlo throws a leg kick
and Creepy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Creepy clinches.
Creepy lands a body shot.
Karlo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Karlo.
Creepy cracks Karlo with a nice body shot.
Creepy has Karlo pressed against the cage.
Karlo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creepy misses with a body punch.
Karlo throws a punch but it's blocked by Creepy.
Karlo throws a punch but it's blocked by Creepy.
Karlo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Creepy is defending well for now.
Karlo digs a right hand underneath Creepy's ribcage. Creepy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Creepy lands a body punch.
Karlo lands an uppercut.
Creepy is leaning against Karlo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creepy.
Uncle Creepy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlo misses with a body punch.
Creepy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlo's elbow.
Creepy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlo's elbow.
Creepy scores with a shot to the side of Karlo's head.
Karlo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlo struggles to land a body shot inside as Creepy controls his hands.
Karlo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creepy's elbow.
Creepy pushes Karlo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creepy misses with some punches.
Creepy pushes Karlo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlo tries to work over Creepy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creepy avoiding damage as Karlo throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Karlo.
Good body shot from Creepy.
Karlo prevents a body shot from Creepy.
Karlo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creepy lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlo backwards.
Karlo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlo blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creepy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Creepy lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creepy.
Creepy digs a right hand into Karlo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlo's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karlo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creepy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creepy lands a left hand.
Creepy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Creepy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlo can't find room to land a body shot as Creepy controls the action.
Creepy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlo tries to throw a body punch but Creepy avoids it by throwing Karlo back against the cage.
Creepy slowing the pace effectively.
Creepy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Creepy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karlo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creepy tries to stall but Karlo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Creepy lands a nice shot to the body.
Karlo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creepy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlo backwards.
Creepy has a couple of punches blocked by Karlo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creepy.
Good body shot from Creepy.
Creepy misses with a punch on the inside.
Creepy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creepy pushes Karlo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mario Karlo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karlo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Creepy fails to land.
Creepy pushes Karlo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Creepy.
Creepy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Creepy throws a head punch that misses.
Creepy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Creepy on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Creepy.
Creepy looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uncle Creepy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlo 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Karlo!
Mario Karlo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes to the cage accompanied by African Assassin - Mo Marah. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwame Akabaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klas Horn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akabaro.
Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Horn had a free shot at his head there.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
Akabaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horn connects with a body shot.
Horn jabs Akabaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horn rushes Akabaro and presses him up against the cage.
Akabaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horn tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horn.
Horn taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akabaro as Horn tries to tie him up.
Horn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horn blocking some punches.
Horn tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Horn tries to pull guard but Akabaro holds him up against the cage and eventually Horn drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Horn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akabaro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Akabaro.
Horn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Horn.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.
Horn tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Horn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horn looks winded!
Akabaro blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Horn tries to throw a body punch but Akabaro avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage.
Horn tries to stall but Akabaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow.
Akabaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horn as Akabaro tries to tie him up.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
Horn has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro is leaning against Horn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horn has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Horn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Horn misses with a body punch.
Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
Horn tries to throw a body punch but Akabaro avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage.
Horn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Akabaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akabaro pushes Horn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro tries to work over Horn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
Horn gets control of Akabaro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Horn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akabaro stands up and waves to Horn to follow him.
Nice cross by Akabaro.
Akabaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akabaro. That's going to slow Horn down.
Nice shot lands for Akabaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn misses the jab.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
Akabaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Horn.
It looked like Akabaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akabaro avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro scores with a one two! Horn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horn avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Kwame Akabaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horn misses with a body shot.
Akabaro moves out of range as Horn strikes.
Akabaro slips under a jab from Horn.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horn throws an overhand right that lands on Akabaro's shoulder, as Akabaro tries to avoid the shot.
Klas Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Akabaro.
Akabaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akabaro throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akabaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head.
Horn connects with a solid leg kick.
Horn avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro digs a good body shot into Horn's ribs.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Horn looks to land a left hand but Akabaro moved out of range nicely.
Akabaro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
Horn tests Akabaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akabaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Akabaro's head.
Klas Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn misses with a hook. Akabaro ducked under it nicely.
Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akabaro, right into the meat.
Horn misses with a looping right.
Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akabaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horn misses the jab.
Horn misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn wants to slow Akabaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Horn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akabaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horn throws a shot from downtown. Akabaro moves away and avoids it.
Horn blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horn connects with a body shot.
Akabaro moves out of range as Horn throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Akabaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akabaro.
Horn lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akabaro.
Horn is breathing heavily.
Horn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akabaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Horn 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.
Akabaro slips under a jab.
Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it.
Horn takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses.
Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Horn shoots in and gets a takedown into Akabaro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akabaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akabaro has his feet on Horn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horn punishes Akabaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn misses with a left hand
and Akabaro counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Akabaro motions for Horn to come forward. Akabaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Horn.
Akabaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage!
Akabaro 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.
Horn feints the counter takedown.
Horn moves into the clinch.
Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Horn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro slows down the pace here.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Horn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klas Horn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Akabaro slips under a jab from Horn.
Akabaro throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akabaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akabaro misses with a body shot.
Horn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akabaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horn misses with a few strikes there.
Akabaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Horn both land. Nice combination.
Akabaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akabaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro walks into a jab.
Horn avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a good cross that connects.
Akabaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horn misses with an uppercut. Akabaro saw that one coming.
Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akabaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akabaro throws a right hand that Horn ducks under and follows up with a left that Horn also avoids with ease.
Horn blocks the body kick.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro throws out a leg kick but Horn moves out of range and Akabaro only half commits.
Horn wants to counter with a clinch but Akabaro pushes him away.
A left lands for Horn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Horn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akabaro scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horn misses with a hook
and Horn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akabaro throws the kick towards the body but Horn avoids it.
Akabaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horn throws a leg kick
and Akabaro counters with a body kick that stops Horn in his tracks momentarily.
Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn.
Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it.
Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Horn throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akabaro throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horn throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
Horn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akabaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Horn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horn blocking some punches.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akabaros head.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horns head.
Horn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horn jumps guard but Akabaro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Akabaro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akabaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it.
Horn throws a body kick that misses.
Horn misses with a left hand
and Akabaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn connects with the punch.
Horn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akabaro manages to avoid it.
Akabaro throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily.
Horn moves out of range as Akabaro throws a body kick.
Jab by Horn.
Horn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Kwame Akabaro.
I think Akabaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hun has chosen Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Attila Hun!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hun tests McKenzie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hun punishes McKenzie's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie clinches up against the cage.
McKenzie has Hun pushed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that McKenzie has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hun has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hun blocking some punches.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie has Hun pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Hun avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
McKenzie trying to stall but Hun improves his position.
Hun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKenzie.
Hun tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie leaning against his opponent.
McKenzie stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
McKenzie looking to throw knees to the head but Hun is blocking nicely.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKenzies head.
Hun managing to block the knees to the body from McKenzie.
A bit of stalling here from McKenzie.
Hun letting McKenzie take a breather here.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McKenzie scores with a shot to the side of Hun's head.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKenzie lands with a light punch inside.
McKenzie tries a knee to the head but Hun blocks it.
McKenzie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from McKenzie on the inside.
McKenzie is trying to maintain a safe position but Hun gets an underhook and turns McKenzie into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie scores with a shot to the side of Hun's head.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Hun avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKenzie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie controlling the action here for a moment.
McKenzie pushes Hun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hun misses with some punches.
Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKenzie.
McKenzie trying to control the position but instead, Hun has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKenzie into the cage.
Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Hun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie stalling in the clinch.
Hun misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie lands a right hand.
Hun blocks an uppercut.
Hun lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like AJ McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ McKenzie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hun throws a hook to the side of McKenzie's head but McKenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hun throws out a counter right but McKenzie avoids it with no problem.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie throws a jab when Hun was well out of range.
McKenzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hun.
Nice shot lands for Hun.
Hun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKenzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hun can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Hun misses its intended target.
Hun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McKenzie wants to land a leg kick but Hun is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McKenzie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie closes the distance and clinches.
McKenzie taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McKenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie trying to stall but Hun improves his position.
AJ McKenzie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from McKenzie.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
McKenzie slows down the pace here.
Hun blocking some punches.
Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hun has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hun misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie stalls.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKenzie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hun up against the cage.
Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by AJ McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Hun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hun stuns McKenzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hun looks to throw the jab but McKenzie is out of range.
McKenzie tried to counter with a leg kick but Hun avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hun, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Hun blocks it.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Hun controls the action.
McKenzie tries to stall but Hun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKenzie is trying to stall.
Maybe McKenzie would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Hun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
Hun lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie trying to stall but Hun improves his position.
McKenzie misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hun.
Hun works on McKenzie's body with a couple of short punches.
Hun digs a right hand underneath McKenzie's ribcage. McKenzie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hun has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
McKenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
Hun has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenzie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hun's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that AJ McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
McKenzie slips a straight right by Hun.
McKenzie lunges at Hun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hun's hand.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
Hun throws a jab when McKenzie was well out of range.
McKenzie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKenzie lands a head kick. Hun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - McKenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKenzie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKenzie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hun misses with a looping right.
Hun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McKenzie with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hun.
McKenzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
AJ McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hun staying out of range there.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Hun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Attila Hun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hun throws a body kick that misses.
Hun misses with a low kick as McKenzie jumps back.
McKenzie clinches with his opponent.
McKenzie tries to stall but Hun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKenzie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
McKenzie misses with a knee to the head.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
McKenzie trying to land knees to the body.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on McKenzie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKenzie effectively controlling the action here.
Hun blocking some punches.
McKenzie is trying to maintain a safe position but Hun gets an underhook and turns McKenzie into the cage.
A short right from Hun.
Hun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie is trying to maintain a safe position but Hun gets an underhook and turns McKenzie into the cage.
Hun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Hun.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hun's elbow.
McKenzie is trying to maintain a safe position but Hun gets an underhook and turns McKenzie into the cage.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
Hun misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hun.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie tries to work over Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hun misses with some punches.
Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
Hun tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
McKenzie looking to slow down the pace here.
McKenzie wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hun is looking for a takedown.
Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Attila Hun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenzie wants to stall.
Hun lands with a light punch inside.
McKenzie tries to land a knee to the head but Hun blocks with his arms.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
AJ McKenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie just leaning against Hun, taking a breather.
McKenzie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hun is keeping busy.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hun working aggressively here.
McKenzie tries to stall but Hun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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 AJ McKenzie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKenzie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... AJ McKenzie!
AJ McKenzie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Attila Hun spoke after the fight, saying '"I'll be back!"'.
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