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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santo Cristo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Que país é esse?. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santo Cristo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strange throws a sloppy body shot
and De Santo Cristo counters with a three punch combo that has Strange backing up. Strange nods at De Santo Cristo to acknowledge the strikes.
De Santo Cristo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Santo Cristo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strange takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Santo Cristo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strange doesn't seem bothered though.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santo Cristo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strange at a distance.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo clinches.
Strange tries to land a knee to the head but De Santo Cristo blocks with his arms.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand into Strange's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strange's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Strange avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Strange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Santo Cristo is defending well for now.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Strange prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Santo Cristo manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Strange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strange manages to get back to half guard.
Strange wants to improve his position but De Santo Cristo is controlling well.
Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strange with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Santo Cristo working Strange over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange is trying to control but De Santo Cristo passes into side control!
Strange is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo is working Strange over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strange tries to bench press De Santo Cristo off him but De Santo Cristo keeps the position.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strange keeps working.
Strange taking a bit of punishment here - De Santo Cristo scoring with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo landing a few strikes.
De Santo Cristo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strange taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strange manages to get back to half guard.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strange wants to improve his position but De Santo Cristo is controlling well.
Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strange is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Santo Cristo prevents Strange from improving his position.
Strange actively working from the bottom here.
Strange throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Strange is trying to control but can't.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Santo Cristo works his way into full mount!
De Santo Cristo lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that Strange avoids nicely.
Strange tries to land a front kick but De Santo Cristo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Santo Cristo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strange with the counter takedown but De Santo Cristo avoids it easily.
Strange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Santo Cristo.
Strange misses with a double jab.
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch successfully.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Strange controls his hands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Santo Cristo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
Strange lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Strange fails to land.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Strange shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Strange manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Strange controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Strange tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santo Cristo avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strange throws an elbow but misses.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Strange backwards.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
Strange tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strange tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santo Cristo avoids the damage to the body.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo avoiding damage as Strange throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Strange.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strange is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strange prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Strange clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
De Santo Cristo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joao De Santo Cristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Santo Cristo doesn't have the hooks in and Strange manages to turn into his guard.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange slips nicely into half guard.
Strange is working for a kimura but De Santo Cristo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strange wants to work for an arm triangle but De Santo Cristo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Santo Cristo is trying to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo gets full guard.
Strange landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Santo Cristo drops an elbow to the side of Strange's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strange is looking to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Santo Cristo lands a nice short elbow.
Strange looking for submissions off his back.
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 Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strange closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Santo Cristo circles away.
Strange shoots in for a double leg but De Santo Cristo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strange's half guard.
Strange looking for a kimura from the bottom but De Santo Cristo passes into side control!
De Santo Cristo grinds an elbow into Strange's temple.
De Santo Cristo lands an elbow.
De Santo Cristo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Santo Cristo grinds an elbow into Strange's temple.
Strange is rocked!
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Strange is working from the bottom.
Strange is still in real trouble! Can De Santo Cristo finish him?
De Santo Cristo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Strange is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and De Santo Cristo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao De Santo Cristo!
A very excited looking Joao De Santo Cristo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Simon Strange stepped up to the mic, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moonra comes to the cage accompanied by Boombastic. Blaylock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alive. Jacob Moonra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
36 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Moonra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra throws a body punch but Blaylock moves out of range.
Moonra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaylock.
Crack! A monster head kick from Blaylock and Moonra falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Blaylock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes to the cage accompanied by Fireball - Pitbull. Falcao has chosen Charon - Sorrow Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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141 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Melo misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.
Melo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Melo misses its intended target.
Falcao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melo counters with a stiff right hand.
Melo looks to land a left hand but Falcao moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Falcao has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Melo.
Melo connects with a right hand. Falcao shakes it off.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melo.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Melo.
Falcao throws out a counter right but Melo avoids it with no problem.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Melo moved out of range.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melo moves away.
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
Melo tries a low kick but Falcao avoids it.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Melo has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a double jab.
Falcao moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcao scores with the left hand. Melo knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melo.
Falcao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Melo misses
and Falcao counters with a left and a right that stings Melo.
Melo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Melo throws a series of punches but Falcao avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcao misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Melo swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melo.
Melo misses with a looping left.
Melo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Melo misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcao misses.
Falcao misses with a body punch
letting Melo counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Melo closes the distance and clinches up with Falcao, looking for a takedown. Melo pushes Falcao against the cage but Falcao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Melo misses the target.
Falcao lands a lovely overhand right.
Melo misses with a hook
and Falcao counters with an outside leg kick.
Melo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Melo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Melo misses the target.
Melo throws a leg kick which misses Falcao's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcao tries to avoid it.
Falcao swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
Melo throws a leg kick which misses Falcao's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcao tries to avoid it.
Melo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Melo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Melo's head but Melo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Falcao blocks a low kick nicely.
Falcao wants to counter the offense by Melo and move into the clinch position.
Diego Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao throws a leg kick
and Melo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Falcao lands.
Falcao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
Falcao moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Melo.
Melo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falcao.
Falcao works over Melo's head and body with a nice combination.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Melo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melo under the eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Melo!
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melo moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melo cracks Falcao with an open hand slap.
Melo clobbers Falcao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcao lands a jab to the nose.
Falcao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Melo moved out of range nicely.
Melo clinches up with Falcao and pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Falcao is defending well.
Falcao scores with a shot to the side of Melo's head.
Falcao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao lands a shoulder strike.
Melo throws a head punch that misses.
Melo is working for takedown but Falcao is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Falcao.
A short right from Falcao.
Falcao blocks a body shot from Melo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo blocks a body shot from Falcao.
Melo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
Melo misses with a leg kick
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Falcao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Melo moves forwards but Falcao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Falcao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcao swinging wildly here.
It looked like Melo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Melo tries to clinch there but Falcao circles away.
Melo throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcao.
Falcao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Melo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcao in his tracks.
Falcao swats away the attempt to clinch by Melo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melo. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melo slips under a jab from Falcao.
Falcao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao stuffs the takedown.
Falcao throws an overhand right that lands on Melo's shoulder, as Melo tries to avoid the shot.
Falcao defending well as Melo loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melo.
Melo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Melo misses with a body kick.
Falcao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Falcao defending well as Melo loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcao swivels and escapes.
Melo misses with a leg kick.
Melo connects with a right hand. Falcao shakes it off.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Melo looks to clinch
and Falcao counters with a stiff right hand.
Melo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
Melo throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcao scores with a three punch combo!
Falcao throws out a powerful jab.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Falcao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Melo checks a leg kick.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Melo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melo moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.
Melo misses the jab.
Melo darts in and clinches Falcao up against the cage.
Melo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Melo.
Falcao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melo tries to throw a body punch but Falcao avoids it by throwing Melo back against the cage.
Falcao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melo. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Falcao.
Falcao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falcao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falcao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Melo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcao.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melo avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Melo saw that one coming.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcao, right into the meat.
Falcao with a hook.
Falcao misses with a jab to the body
and Melo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melo scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo cracks the inside of Falcao's front leg.
Melo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcao counters with a left and a right that stings Melo.
Melo misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Melo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Melo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Melo.
A nice side step and Falcao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falcao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Melo eats them both and turns towards Falcao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Falcao lands a nice looking body shot.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melo's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Melo saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Falcao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Falcao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Falcao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Melo.
Melo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Falcao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melo's head backwards.
Melo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Falcao.
Diego Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao lands with a right hand.
Melo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melo connects with a right hand. Falcao shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo shoots in for a takedown but Falcao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melo tries for a takedown but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Falcao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao throws a low kick but Melo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao throws a body punch but Melo moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Falcao there.
Melo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao cracks Melo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Melo.
Melo misses with a looping right.
Melo wants to clinch but Falcao slips to the side
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Melo is looking to chop away at Falcao's legs.
Melo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Melo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falcao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Melo is predictable there
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao scores with a jab.
Falcao scores with a leg kick.
Falcao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a head kick.
Falcao throws out a leg kick but Melo moves out of range and Falcao only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Melo.
Falcao sizes up Melo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Melo.
Melo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
Melo misses with a straight right.
Falcao throws a head kick but Melo moves out of range.
Falcao misses with a hook
and Melo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Melo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Falcao dives on top into guard.
Melo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcao.
Melo looking for a triangle here. Falcao is fighting it but it looks tight! Melo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Falcao is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renan Melo!
Our winner, Renan Melo, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. Von Kuschelbär has chosen Erasure - Always as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
193 lbs
26 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Crowe lands.
Crowe throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Crowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär pushes him off.
Slim Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowe misses the target.
Von Kuschelbär throws a big shot that misses.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
Crowe's corner calls for a 1-2. Crowe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crowe misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crowe checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crowe.
Crowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Kuschelbär, pushing him back against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Crowe does no damage.
Crowe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crowe is looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Crowe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Crowe lands.
Crowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a leg kick but Crowe saw it coming and moves away.
Crowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crowe has closed the distance and engaged Von Kuschelbär in a clinch.
Crowe blocking some punches.
Crowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Kuschelbär misses with the head strike.
Von Kuschelbär lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowe backwards.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Von Kuschelbär on the inside.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
A short right from Von Kuschelbär on the inside.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Crowe lands a nice uppercut.
Crowe lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Von Kuschelbär.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Kuschelbär.
Crowe tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Crowe has Von Kuschelbär pressed against the cage, preventing Von Kuschelbär from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe works the jab nicely.
Crowe throws a big shot that misses.
Von Kuschelbär steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the button.
Crowe closes the distance and clinches.
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Crowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Crowe lands a shoulder strike.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crowe lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crowe missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelbär was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelbär replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crowe blocks it well.
Von Kuschelbär with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelbär's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Kuschelbär obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Slim Crowe has been cut.
Crowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Kuschelbär slips under a jab from Crowe.
Von Kuschelbär feints a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär staying out of range there.
Von Kuschelbär attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär gets tackled into the cage by Crowe. Crowe maintains the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Kuschelbär.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär digs a good hook to Crowe's body.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Kuschelbär throws a series of punches but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelbär defending well as Crowe loads up on a big left hand.
Crowe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Crowe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Kuschelbär is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowe rather than just go for the knockout.
Crowe throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
Crowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crowe tries to clinch up.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick but Crowe moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär swinging wildly here.
Crowe tries to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelbär moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Von Kuschelbär on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär moves forwards but Crowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crowe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Crowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the head kick by Crowe.
Von Kuschelbär looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe scoring well with a low kick there.
Crowe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Kuschelbär gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelbär checks a low kick from Crowe.
Crowe lands a head shot.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Crowe with a big right hand and Crowe goes down!
Crowe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crowe is on top in guard.
Oh Crowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Kuschelbär trying to keep a closed guard but Crowe is proving a slippery customer.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär pulls Crowe in close to his closed guard and prevents Crowe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Kuschelbär is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
Crowe is looking to stand up but Von Kuschelbär won't let him.
Crowe postures up.
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 Slim Crowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slim Crowe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Crowe throws the left hand but Von Kuschelbär avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelbär looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelbär turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär lands a big shot that drops Crowe! Can he finish him?
Von Kuschelbär loads up on a big left hand. Crowe felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Von Kuschelbär looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Crowe can't hide his disappointment, as Von Kuschelbär celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
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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
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeVanzo throws out the jab.
DeVanzo connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVanzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Underwood counters with a body kick.
DeVanzo scores with a nice body kick.
DeVanzo throws a head kick but Underwood moves out of range.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Underwood blocks a head kick by DeVanzo.
Underwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeVanzo with a body shot.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underwood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Underwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Underwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeVanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frank Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Underwood lands the left hand.
DeVanzo is looking to land body kicks.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
A solid body kick from DeVanzo.
Underwood avoids the head kick by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo blocks the body kick.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
DeVanzo is looking to slow Underwood down with leg kicks.
Underwood throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and DeVanzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeVanzo throws a right hand that Underwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Underwood also avoids with ease.
Underwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeVanzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo throws a chopping leg kick but Underwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Underwood.
Underwood throws a solid leg kick but DeVanzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Underwood.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Underwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by DeVanzo.
Underwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeVanzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Underwood is looking to land body kicks.
DeVanzo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Underwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeVanzo slips a jab from Underwood.
DeVanzo throws a big shot that misses.
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeVanzo scores with a nice body kick.
Underwood avoids a kick to the body.
Underwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVanzo throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Underwood finds it's way through DeVanzo's defenses.
DeVanzo lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood digs a good body shot into DeVanzo's ribs.
Underwood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVanzo checks a low kick from Underwood.
DeVanzo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Underwood sprawls and moves away.
Underwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeVanzo defending well as Underwood loads up on a big left hand.
DeVanzo misses with a body kick.
Underwood misses with a hook
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Underwood blocks the body kick.
DeVanzo throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Underwood - that will leave a mark!
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Underwood checks the leg kick.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood throws a low kick but DeVanzo avoids it.
Underwood scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Underwood. That snapped DeVanzo's head back.
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!
Underwood wants to land a leg kick but DeVanzo is out of range.
Underwood throws a leg kick but DeVanzo moved away.
DeVanzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Underwood throws out a counter right but DeVanzo avoids it with no problem.
DeVanzo throws the kick towards the body but Underwood avoids it.
Underwood tries to work over DeVanzo's front leg with a kick but DeVanzo checks it.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood throws a good cross that connects.
DeVanzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVanzo blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from DeVanzo.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVanzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
DeVanzo thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeVanzo throws a wild body kick that Underwood sees coming a mile off.
Underwood is trying to counter with his kicks.
DeVanzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Underwood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeVanzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Underwood. Underwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeVanzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVanzo backing away here, and Underwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Underwood throws a wild body kick that DeVanzo sees coming a mile off.
Underwood throws a leg kick but DeVanzo checks it.
DeVanzo lands a really nice looking cross but Underwood seems unphased.
DeVanzo clinches with his opponent.
Underwood tries to work over DeVanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo blocking some punches.
Underwood swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood is working DeVanzo over against the cage.
DeVanzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeVanzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo trying to land knees to the body.
Underwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from DeVanzo - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood.
DeVanzo tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood blocking some punches.
Underwood tries a body shot but DeVanzo blocks it.
Underwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeVanzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Underwood looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
A good leg kick by DeVanzo.
Underwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Underwood looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
Underwood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from DeVanzo finds it's way through Underwood's defenses.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
DeVanzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Underwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVanzo.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVanzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws a nice looking combination but Underwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeVanzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Underwood's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Underwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeVanzo connects with an inside leg kick.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
Underwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeVanzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Underwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo misses with a double jab.
DeVanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as DeVanzo blocks the low kick.
DeVanzo throwing a counter right hand but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. DeVanzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Underwood scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from DeVanzo misses
and Underwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood lands an overhand right.
Underwood throws a hook but DeVanzo blocks it.
Underwood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeVanzo.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Underwood misses with a right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Underwood's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Underwood.
Underwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Underwood works DeVanzo's body with a nice hook.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick nicely.
DeVanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeVanzo 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.
Underwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Underwood.
DeVanzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Underwood's calf.
DeVanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Underwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo tries to land a front kick but Underwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeVanzo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Underwood.
DeVanzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeVanzo has managed to clinch.
Underwood lands with a left to the head.
DeVanzo is trying to push Underwood away but Underwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeVanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Underwood controls his hands.
DeVanzo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeVanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeVanzo.
Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.
Artie DeVanzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Underwood lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVanzo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from DeVanzo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeVanzo.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as DeVanzo controls the action.
Underwood lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
DeVanzo misses with a head kick.
Underwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood tries to score with a low kick but DeVanzo moves his leg out of the way.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVanzo.
Underwood checks a leg kick.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood throws a body punch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo checks a low kick from Underwood.
DeVanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood throws a leg kick but DeVanzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Underwood throws a leg kick that misses.
DeVanzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeVanzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeVanzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Underwood throws a leg kick
enabling DeVanzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Underwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeVanzo throws out a leg kick but Underwood moves out of range and DeVanzo only half commits.
Underwood thuds a left hand into DeVanzo's body.
DeVanzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Underwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeVanzo slips a jab from Underwood.
Frank Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVanzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Underwood, pushing him back against the cage.
Underwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Underwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Underwood on the inside.
DeVanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeVanzo throws an elbow but misses.
Underwood blocks an uppercut.
Underwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Underwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank Underwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood works on DeVanzo's body with a couple of short punches.
DeVanzo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Underwood regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully.
DeVanzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood trying to control the position.
DeVanzo won't allow Underwood to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood wants to get back to his feet but DeVanzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Underwood working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVanzo is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Underwood scores with a nice head shot.
DeVanzo thuds his shin into the meat of Underwood's side.
Good work by DeVanzo as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - DeVanzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by DeVanzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeVanzo is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeVanzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Underwood in the body.
DeVanzo checks the leg kick.
DeVanzo thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from DeVanzo misses.
DeVanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Underwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeVanzo.
Underwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Underwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Underwood connects with a body shot that sends DeVanzo's belly button to the back.
DeVanzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Underwood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
DeVanzo throws a sloppy head kick and Underwood moves out of range easily.
Underwood connects with a body shot.
DeVanzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Underwood 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Underwood!
An out of breath Frank Underwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Artie DeVanzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farrokh Bulsara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane comes to the cage accompanied by Gladiator. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bulsara's choice of entrance music: Bohemian Rhapsody. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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273 lbs
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283 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Farrokh Bulsara!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulsara lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clegane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bulsara checks a leg kick.
Bulsara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clegane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clegane misses with a looping right.
Clegane throws the kick towards the body but Bulsara avoids it.
Bulsara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bulsara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clegane throws out the jab.
A jab from Bulsara does it's job there.
Bulsara throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulsara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clegane lands a glancing blow to the side of Bulsara's head.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Bulsara moves out of range.
Bulsara throws a fast counter high kick but Clegane manages to duck under it in time.
Clegane lands with a straight right. Bulsara didn't see that one coming.
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!
Clegane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulsara checks it well.
Bulsara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clegane tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulsara walks into a left hand.
Bulsara scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulsara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clegane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bulsara throws a shot to the body.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Bulsara lands a nice shot to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Bulsara and Clegane falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bulsara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Farrokh Bulsara!
During a confident post fight interview, Farrokh Bulsara 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 De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruyne comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Other Side Of The Road . Anders is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gods Son. 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
25 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruyne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Anders to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruyne doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the body
and Anders makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bruyne really felt that one!
Anders tries to keep at a distance but Bruyne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bruyne is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Anders.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Anders.
Bruyne has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anders stalling.
Bruyne dodges an elbow strike from Anders.
Anders tries to break the clinch but Bruyne is controlling the position.
Bruyne lands a body punch.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
Bruyne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anders or not.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Anders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne digs a right hand underneath Anders's ribcage. Anders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands.
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Anders looks to throw the jab but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Anders.
Bruyne tries to land a front kick but Anders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne misses with a left hand
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Anders misses
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Anders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anders lands with a kick to the temple. Bruyne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Anders moves out of range easily.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Anders.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne swings for the body but Anders moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Anders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruyne misses with the combination.
Anders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Anders.
As Anders tries to get set, Bruyne tries to push him back and clinch up but Anders manages to avoid the attempt.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Anders misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
Anders throws a head kick that Bruyne semi-blocks.
Anders works Bruyne's body with a nice hook.
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!
Anders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Anders.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Anders.
Bruyne fails to land the takedown.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Anders moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Anders tries to counter with a clinch but Bruyne shakes him off and moves away.
Anders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anders checks the leg kick.
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anders is out of range.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Anders swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Ingemar Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
Anders digs a good body shot into Bruyne's ribs.
Anders will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders misses with a looping right.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Anders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne gets a double leg takedown into Anders's guard.
Bruyne throws a big right hand that misses.
Anders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there.
Anders is adopting a defensive guard.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruyne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne punishes Anders's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne misses with a body shot
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Anders tries to clinch but Bruyne is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne closes the distance and clinches.
Anders tries to circle away but Bruyne has him pinned against the cage.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne prevents Anders from breaking the clinch.
Bruyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anders backwards.
Bruyne presses Anders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruyne has Anders pressed against the cage, preventing Anders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bruyne is leaning against Anders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anders blocks a body shot from Bruyne.
De Bruyne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bruyne blocks an elbow strike from Anders.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Anders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anders appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders misses with an uppercut
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anders avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruyne works Anders's body with a nice hook.
Anders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Anders does it's job there.
Bruyne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anders.
Anders connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Anders stuns Bruyne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruyne moves into the clinch.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne is trying to pull guard but Anders has him pressed against the cage.
Anders stalls.
Anders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruyne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne darts in trying to clinch
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anders 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.
Anders scores with a nice body kick.
Anders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruyne doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruyne rushes Anders and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Bruyne lands a shot to the body.
Anders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action.
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anders! But no joy.
Bruyne is looking to clinch but Anders is avoiding it.
Bruyne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anders's hands.
Anders throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruyne.
A swing and a miss from Anders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne misses with a head kick.
Anders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anders moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Bruyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruyne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anders.
Bruyne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruyne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruyne looks to throw a body kick
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruyne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anders flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruyne steps away.
Anders throws a series of punches but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne tries to clinch up but Anders circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruyne doesn't manage to clinch there - Anders circles away.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Anders slaps the foot to one side.
Anders throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bruyne tries to clinch there but Anders circles away.
Bruyne lands with a shot to the body.
Bruyne moves into the clinch successfully.
Bruyne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bruyne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne prevents Anders from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bruyne's brow.
Anders wants to break free but Bruyne has control.
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Anders misses the 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 De Bruyne.
I think Bruyne 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
An out of breath De Bruyne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vaas Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes to the cage accompanied by Małpa - Sztorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vaas Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli throws out a counter right but Haas avoids it with no problem.
Haas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaunismieli has time to react.
Haas looks to throw a body kick
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haas misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Haas avoids it.
Haas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli lands with a hook. Haas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli jabs at Haas's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas lands a head shot.
Haas throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Good work by Kaunismieli as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaunismieli! But no joy.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Haas circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Haas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli scores with a one two! Haas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Vaas Haas has been cut.
Kaunismieli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Haas is out of range.
Haas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaunismieli's hands.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haas.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and clinches.
Kaunismieli pushes Haas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haas is trying to force a seperation but Kaunismieli has the dominant position.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Haas.
Haas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Haas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Haas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haas down.
A big right from Haas misses.
Haas throws a head kick that misses.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Haas moves away
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A clash of legs there as Kaunismieli blocks the low kick.
Kaunismieli wants to counter the offense by Haas and move into the clinch position.
Haas misses with a body shot
and Kaunismieli counters with a leg kick.
Haas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaunismieli cracks a nice hook into Haas's ribs.
Haas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot that snaps Haas's head back.
Haas misses with a hook.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Haas tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Haas breaks from the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli drives through and clinches with Haas against the cage.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand into Haas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haas's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Kaunismieli as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haas wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haas.
Haas scores with a jab to the body.
Haas swings widly with a right hand
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haas.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haas scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Haas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haas scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Haas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Haas strikes.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Haas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haas needs to keep his hands up - Kaunismieli had a free shot at his head there.
Haas throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Haas moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a lunging right hand
and Haas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haas catches Kaunismieli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Haas.
Kaunismieli flicks out a counter leg kick but Haas steps away.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Haas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Haas moves out of range.
Haas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaunismieli connects with a nice looking jab.
Haas thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Haas ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Haas avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Haas misses the target.
Vaas Haas is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Haas.
Haas cracks Kaunismieli with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Haas blocks it.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Haas tries to stall but Kaunismieli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas tries to stall but Kaunismieli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaunismieli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaunismieli can turn it around.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli has Haas pressed against the cage, preventing Haas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Haas avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Haas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas misses with a double jab
and Kaunismieli counters with a three punch combo that has Haas backing up. Haas nods at Kaunismieli to acknowledge the strikes.
Haas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Haas looks to throw a body kick
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice strike.
Vaas Haas's cut is getting worse.
Haas misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kaunismieli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Haas circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Haas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Haas misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haas on the side of the head.
Haas throws a chopping leg kick but Kaunismieli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaunismieli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haas with a body shot.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli has closed the distance and engaged Haas in a clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaunismieli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haas blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
A shot in the inside from Haas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haas's efforts to push away.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Haas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haas.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
Haas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haas stalling in the clinch but Kaunismieli improves position.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haas's elbow.
Haas just leaning against Kaunismieli, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haas breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
Haas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haas takes a shot to the head.
Haas has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haas tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Haas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas misses with a left hand
and Haas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Haas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Haas looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Haas moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with an uppercut that bounces Haas off the cage and back into range.
Haas checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Haas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli looks to clinch
and Haas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
Haas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that Haas avoids nicely.
Haas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haas tries to counter with a takedown but Kaunismieli is quick to defend against it.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Haas is just out of range.
Haas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls and moves away.
Haas defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haas.
Haas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a double jab.
Haas tries to counter with a takedown but Kaunismieli is quick to defend against it.
Haas staying out of range there.
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!
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaunismieli scores with a punch to the head.
Kaunismieli cracks Haas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vaas Haas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haas lands a body shot.
Haas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Haas was well out of range.
Kaunismieli scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to Haas's midsection.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli digs a good body shot into Haas's ribs.
Kaunismieli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Haas looks for the body kick but Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haas 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.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haas tries to keep at a distance but Kaunismieli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Haas working hard to break the clinch.
Haas tries to stall but Kaunismieli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas taking a breather.
Haas lands with a left to the head.
Haas has picked Kaunismieli up - he's going for a ride! Haas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli tries to roll over but Haas keeps him under control.
Kaunismieli is holding on to half guard well.
Let's hope that Kaunismieli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli is looking to control Haas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaunismieli avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaunismieli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalervo Kaunismieli 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Kokane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kokane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Escape From the Madness . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Kokane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford thumps Kokane with a low kick.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Rutherford.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutherford finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kokane defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Kokane blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford punishes Kokane's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokane misses the body punch
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kokane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokane throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford cracks Kokane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kokane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Rutherford has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kokane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kokane scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kokane throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford scores with a hook.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kokane doesn't seem phased though.
Kokane scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range as Kokane strikes.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokane 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.
Kokane misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Rutherford.
Kokane misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Kokane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford scores with a nice body kick.
Rutherford scores with the left hand. Kokane knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Kokane checks it
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane counters with a nice body kick.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kokane counters with a head kick. That will keep Rutherford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford digs a good hook to Kokane's body.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kokane cracks Rutherford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kokane blocks a leg kick.
Kokane throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Kokane.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kokane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Kokane's shoulder, as Kokane tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kokane.
Kokane slips a jab from Rutherford.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford 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 Kokane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kokane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kokane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Kokane off balance momentarily.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Kokane avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokane thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Kokane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane misses with a low kick.
Rutherford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kokane takes one on the button.
Kokane misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the body.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokane. That did some damage!
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokane.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Kokane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutherford blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Kokane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Kokane counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kokane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kokane will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Kokane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Kokane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Kokane throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kokane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Kokane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kokane.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Kokane misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Steven Rutherford has been cut.
Kokane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kokane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Kokane was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Kokane slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford wants to slow Kokane down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokane.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Kokane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutherford thinking.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kokane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids 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 Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
enabling Kokane to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Kokane's head but Kokane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutherford cracks Kokane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Kokane avoids it.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Kokane avoids it.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Kokane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kokane cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Kokane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutherford swings for the body but Kokane moves out of range.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Kokane misses.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kokane.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kokane takes a step back to recover.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Kokane.
Kokane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kokane counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
Kokane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kokane throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Kokane moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kokane.
Oooooh!!! Kokane has knocked Rutherford down with a huge combo! Kokane steps away and waves a wobbly Rutherford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford lands with a hook. Kokane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokane is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Kokane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford lands a two punch combo.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Kokane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Kokane.
Kokane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Kokane counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Kokane both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Kokane really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kokane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kokane avoids it easily.
Kokane with a nice cross.
Kokane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Kokane.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
Rutherford misses the jab.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford lands with a straight right. Kokane didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kokane misses with a head kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokane dodges the punch combination from Rutherford.
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Kokane clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Kokane ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Kokane throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Kokane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Kokane ducked under it nicely.
Kokane slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Kokane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kokane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane misses with a hook.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Kokane.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kokane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford lands a glancing blow to the side of Kokane's head.
A punch lands to the side of Kokane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Kokane throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Kokane keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Kokane's legs.
Rutherford is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford takes a swing at Kokane's ribcage but misses.
Kokane looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kokane.
Kokane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Kokane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kokane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head 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!
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Kokane avoids them all with ease.
Kokane throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kokane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutherford pushes Kokane up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kokane or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane jumps guard but Rutherford stands there with Kokane around his waist. Kokane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Kokane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutherford just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane tries to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling the position.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Kokane blocks it.
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Kokane working hard to break the clinch.
Kokane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokane controls Rutherford momentarily but Rutherford frees himself.
Rutherford stays in close to Kokane's body and controls the position.
Kokane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into half guard.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokane looking for submissions off his back.
Kokane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kokane wants to improve his position but Rutherford is controlling well.
Rutherford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kokane looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Kokane.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kokane blocks a jab.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Kokane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kokane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutherford 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford retains his middleweight title!
Steven Rutherford 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson comes to the cage accompanied by Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now. 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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267 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandersson has time to react.
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein looks for the body kick but Alexandersson saw that one coming.
Alexandersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goldstein scores with a jab.
Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandersson throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexandersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandersson lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alexandersson looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Alexandersson keeps it at a distance.
Alexandersson lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandersson staying out of range there.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alexandersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Alexandersson is keeping the position.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein works over Alexandersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandersson wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Alexandersson pulls Goldstein in to control the position.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Alexandersson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandersson trying to keep a closed guard but Goldstein is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandersson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexandersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexandersson is wise to it.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
A nice side step and Goldstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandersson.
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexandersson off the cage and back into range.
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is getting worse.
Gymer Alexandersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexandersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexandersson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A left and a right from Alexandersson both land. Nice combination.
Alexandersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldstein. Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Alexandersson slips under a jab from Goldstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandersson manages to avoid it.
Goldstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Goldstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandersson lands a jab to the nose.
Goldstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexandersson lands with a good body shot.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexandersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson with a jab.
Gymer Alexandersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandersson lands a jab.
A good leg kick by Alexandersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
It seemed like Goldstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandersson.
And Alexandersson counters with a quick kick to the body but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
As Goldstein backs away, Alexandersson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexandersson connects with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses
and Goldstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexandersson cracks Goldstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it.
It looked like Alexandersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexandersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Goldstein tries to clinch
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body shot.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body 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!
Goldstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Alexandersson lands a nice hook to Goldstein's body. Goldstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexandersson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alexandersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson throws a shot to the body.
Alexandersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexandersson defends it well.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Alexandersson connects with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexandersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldstein scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexandersson moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldstein. Alexandersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson lands with a right hand.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Alexandersson.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alexandersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goldstein pushes Alexandersson away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Alexandersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexandersson digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson scores with a kick to the body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexandersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldstein counters with a good low kick that Alexandersson was not able to check.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with a straight right.
Alexandersson connects with a jab.
Alexandersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldstein circles away.
Nice shot lands for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Goldstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandersson on the side of the head.
Alexandersson lands with a slapping head kick.
Alexandersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Alexandersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goldstein blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
Alexandersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein takes one on the button.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandersson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein throws a lazy head kick
and Alexandersson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldstein thinking.
Alexandersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson avoids the head kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexandersson defends it well.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Alexandersson moves his leg out of the way.
Goldstein takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body shot.
Alexandersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldstein at a distance.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alexandersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandersson tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexandersson throws a nice looking combination but Goldstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Goldstein counter with a right hand.
Goldstein misses with a jab to the body
and Alexandersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandersson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goldstein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alexandersson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alexandersson checks it well.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldstein fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Goldstein misses
and Alexandersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandersson scores with a nice strike.
Alexandersson lands a head kick. Goldstein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alexandersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexandersson sprawls well. Alexandersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexandersson lands with a slapping head kick.
Goldstein is rocked!
Goldstein ducks right into an uppercut from Alexandersson.
Goldstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexandersson finish him?
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexandersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandersson throws an overhand right that drops Goldstein like a sack of potatoes! Alexandersson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title!
Gymer Alexandersson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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