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Syn 560 - Hell to Pay PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 1059 p4p, 45 weight class) and Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs (ranked 1615 p4p, 77 weight class). Mazcsakhs has chosen Tupac - Me and My Girlfriend as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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38
147 lbs
33 - 21 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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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
31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Kyoji Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazcsakhs looks to land a body kick but Horiguchi moved away.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horiguchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mazcsakhs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with the combination.
Horiguchi walks into a jab.
Horiguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazcsakhs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy body kick from Horiguchi
and Mazcsakhs counters with a leg kick.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazcsakhs! But no joy.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Mazcsakhs's head but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazcsakhs throws a big counter head kick but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs digs a good body shot into Horiguchi's ribs.
Mazcsakhs throws a front kick aimed at Horiguchi's knee but Horiguchi avoids it well.
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Mazcsakhs's leg. Mazcsakhs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horiguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Horiguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Horiguchi's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs slips under a jab.
Mazcsakhs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horiguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mazcsakhs tries to bum rush Horiguchi with a series of wild strikes but Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazcsakhs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horiguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazcsakhs feints and then cracks Horiguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horiguchi down.
Mazcsakhs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horiguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs lands a right hook to the body.
Horiguchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Mazcsakhs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horiguchi.
Mazcsakhs ducks right into an uppercut from Horiguchi.
Mazcsakhs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horiguchi 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.
That kick from Mazcsakhs tenderised Horiguchi's leg. Horiguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs connects with a jab.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body kick.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Mazcsakhs avoids them all with ease.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mazcsakhs counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a combination. Horiguchi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Mazcsakhs counters with a right hand to the body.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Mazcsakhs's shoulder, as Mazcsakhs tries to avoid the shot.
Mazcsakhs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Horiguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazcsakhs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horiguchi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Mazcsakhs.
Horiguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazcsakhs counters with a nice leg kick.
Mazcsakhs lands with a good body shot.
Horiguchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mazcsakhs 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.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horiguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
A nice side step and Mazcsakhs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mazcsakhs moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
A punch lands to the side of Mazcsakhs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazcsakhs works Horiguchi's body with a nice hook.
Mazcsakhs walks into a stiff left hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks the body kick.
Mazcsakhs throws the kick towards the body but Horiguchi avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut
and Mazcsakhs counters with a right hand to the body.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Mazcsakhs moved away.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Mazcsakhs lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs dominated that round.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horiguchi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazcsakhs sprawls and moves away.
Mazcsakhs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazcsakhs.
Horiguchi throws a counter high kick but Mazcsakhs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Mazcsakhs flicks out a counter leg kick but Horiguchi steps away.
Mazcsakhs lands a jab.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazcsakhs throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Mazcsakhs.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazcsakhs is just out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi throws a front kick aimed at Mazcsakhs's knee but Mazcsakhs avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Horiguchi checks it.
Horiguchi tries to counter by clinching up but Mazcsakhs breaks away and moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Mazcsakhs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Mazcsakhs misses the jab.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazcsakhs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a hook
and Mazcsakhs counters with an outside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs connects with a leg kick. Horiguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horiguchi.
Mazcsakhs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Good work by Mazcsakhs as he checks the leg kick.
Mazcsakhs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Horiguchi misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Mazcsakhs's head but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Mazcsakhs avoids it well.
Mazcsakhs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mazcsakhs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazcsakhs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Mazcsakhs avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazcsakhs as he connects with a hook.
Mazcsakhs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mazcsakhs lands a body shot.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
Mazcsakhs thuds a left hand into Horiguchi's body.
Mazcsakhs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazcsakhs tests Horiguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazcsakhs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazcsakhs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazcsakhs manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazcsakhs 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.
Mazcsakhs scores with a nice strike.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazcsakhs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horiguchi is rocked!
Mazcsakhs steps in with a hook that catches Horiguchi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mazcsakhs follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Horiguchi looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs!
A very excited looking Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 1816 p4p, 230 weight class) and Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 973 p4p, 133 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Easy Rider. Heikkinen has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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203 lbs
27 - 8 - 1 |
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193 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaino Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Heikkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heikkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Power lands a lovely overhand right.
Power takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heikkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power darts in looking for a takedown but Heikkinen gets double underhooks and turns Power into the cage.
Power has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Power on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Heikkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power tries to work over Heikkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power blocks a body shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Power.
Power lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heikkinen's brow.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Power.
Heikkinen lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heikkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heikkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands with a right hand.
Kaino Heikkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power throws out a leg kick but Heikkinen moves out of range and Power only half commits.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heikkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Heikkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Heikkinen.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power throws a shot to the body.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikkinen manages to avoid it.
A big left from Heikkinen misses.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power scores with a kick to the body.
Heikkinen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen checks the leg kick.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Heikkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Heikkinen connects with a jab.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Heikkinen misses with a straight right.
Power throws a leg kick but Heikkinen moved away.
Heikkinen scores with a jab.
Heikkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power scores with a jab. Heikkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heikkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Power tries to move into range but Heikkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Power scores with a hook to the body. Heikkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Heikkinen moves out of range easily.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Power.
Heikkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heikkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Power had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Heikkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heikkinen.
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
Power misses with a straight left.
Heikkinen is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Heikkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Heikkinen avoids the head kick by Power.
Heikkinen punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
Heikkinen misses with a straight right.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heikkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Power throws a hook but Heikkinen blocks it.
Heikkinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heikkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Heikkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heikkinen.
Power lunges at Heikkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heikkinen's hand.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Heikkinen moves out of range easily.
Heikkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power lands a nice hook to Heikkinen's body. Heikkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heikkinen scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power misses with a low kick.
Heikkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Power connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heikkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Heikkinen lunges at Power with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Power's hand.
A jab from Power misses.
A cross from Heikkinen lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Power throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Heikkinen moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heikkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Heikkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
A short right from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heikkinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Power - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heikkinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Power seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heikkinen can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Heikkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heikkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Power tries to stall but Heikkinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Power.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Power leaning against his opponent.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Heikkinen avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Power is looking to control Heikkinen's arms but Heikkinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Power has his back to the cage.
Heikkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heikkinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Power lands a body punch.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power pushes Heikkinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Power is looking to control Heikkinen's arms but Heikkinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Power has his back to the cage.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen missing with knees to the body.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Heikkinen controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heikkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Power blocks a low kick nicely.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heikkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut.
Power feints and then cracks Heikkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heikkinen down.
Some bone on bone action there as Heikkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heikkinen stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heikkinen scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heikkinen! But no joy.
Heikkinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Power takes one to the chin there.
Power takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heikkinen.
Power walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Power.
Heikkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Heikkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Heikkinen slips the punch.
Heikkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heikkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power sets himself, and Heikkinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Power avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power walks into a left hand.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Heikkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Heikkinen darts in and clinches Power up against the cage.
Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Power.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body.
Power working aggressively here.
Power is looking to control Heikkinen's arms but Heikkinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Power has his back to the cage.
Heikkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Heikkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heikkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Heikkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Heikkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Heikkinen throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power misses with a shot to the body
and Heikkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heikkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heikkinen throws out the jab.
Heikkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heikkinen! But no joy.
Power walks into a jab.
Heikkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Power lands a high kick!
Heikkinen is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Heikkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Heikkinen throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it.
Heikkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Heikkinen moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heikkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heikkinen scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heikkinen moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
Heikkinen connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Power throws a hook to the side of Heikkinen's head but Heikkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heikkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heikkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heikkinen.
A punch lands to the side of Heikkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Heikkinen finds it's target.
Heikkinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Power fails to pull guard.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Power won't want to take too many of those.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heikkinen pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power tries a body shot but Heikkinen blocks it.
Heikkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heikkinen pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heikkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heikkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
A short right from Heikkinen on the inside.
Heikkinen lands a left hand.
Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Power.
Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen missing with knees to the body.
Heikkinen lands an uppercut.
Power wants to break free but Heikkinen has control.
Heikkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heikkinen cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heikkinen missing with knees to the body.
Heikkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
Heikkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Power.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power tries to score a body lock takedown but Heikkinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Heikkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Power is rocked!
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
Power throws an elbow that misses.
Power trying to stall but Heikkinen improves his position.
Power is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Power seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Heikkinen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Heikkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heikkinen lands an uppercut.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heikkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Heikkinen.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Power won't want to take too many of those.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Heikkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heikkinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen!
In his post fight interview, Kaino Heikkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Smith (ranked 1324 p4p, 138 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 804 p4p, 86 weight class). Matt Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoochie Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Smoochie Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to work over Smoochie Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Smoochie Wallace blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smoochie Wallace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smoochie Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smoochie Wallace - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Smoochie Wallace tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smoochie Wallace's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smoochie Wallace's face.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoochie Wallace cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body punch.
Smoochie Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smoochie Wallace tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Smoochie Wallace.
Smith pushes Smoochie Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Smoochie Wallace tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Smoochie Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smoochie Wallace's brow.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is working Smoochie Wallace over against the cage.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Smoochie Wallace on the inside.
A short left from Smoochie Wallace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smoochie Wallace.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith prevents a body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smoochie Wallace is defending well for now.
Smoochie Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smoochie Wallace.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Smoochie Wallace avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Smoochie Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smoochie Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Smoochie Wallace on the inside.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smoochie Wallace.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Smoochie Wallace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smoochie Wallace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smoochie Wallace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smoochie Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smoochie Wallace steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smoochie Wallace at a distance.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoochie Wallace moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smoochie Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smoochie Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smoochie Wallace blocking some punches.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace blocking some punches.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smoochie Wallaces head.
Smoochie Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Smoochie Wallace back against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Matt Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smoochie Wallace gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smoochie Wallace avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoochie Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smoochie Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards.
Smoochie Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smoochie Wallace fails to land.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
A knee to the head by Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smoochie Wallace in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Smoochie Wallace won't want to take too many of those.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a big uppercut that drops Smoochie Wallace! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smoochie Wallace lies dazed against the cage as Smith celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Smith!
Matt Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 435 p4p, 17 weight class) and Takeo Nagasaki (ranked 613 p4p, 27 weight class). Larusso comes to the cage accompanied by Glory of love. Nagasaki has chosen You're The Voice 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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135 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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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
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeo Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larusso finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Larusso.
That kick from Larusso tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larusso scores with a jab. Nagasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larusso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Larusso's defenses.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Larusso throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Nagasaki moves out of range as Larusso throws a body kick.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
Larusso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Larusso counters with an outside leg kick.
Larusso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Larusso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki throws a head kick but Larusso moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Larusso misses.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larusso works the jab nicely.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
Larusso throws a counter high kick but Nagasaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Larusso is out of range.
Larusso quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larusso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larusso scores with a decent looking hook.
Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larusso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looks like Larusso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Larusso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
Larusso avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso throws a nice head kick!
Larusso looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Larusso checks the leg kick.
Larusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nagasaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larusso - the referee stops the clock and Nagasaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larusso. Nagasaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso moves forwards but Nagasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larusso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Nagasaki down.
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nagasaki takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Larusso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larusso.
Larusso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larusso blocks the body kick.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Larusso walks into a jab.
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Larusso misses.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larusso checks a leg kick.
Larusso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Larusso drops his hands momentarily and Nagasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larusso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larusso.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Larusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larusso.
Larusso tests Nagasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larusso throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagasaki! But no joy.
Larusso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki moves in looking to clinch but Larusso pushes him off.
Larusso blocks the body kick.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Larusso moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nagasaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Larusso.
Larusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeo Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larusso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagasaki.
An inside leg kick lands from Larusso.
Larusso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagasaki is able to avoid easily.
Larusso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larusso looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Larusso moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
Larusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larusso lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larusso connects with a looping right hand.
Larusso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Larusso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larusso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larusso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Takeo Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki digs a good body shot into Larusso's ribs.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
Larusso throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Larusso moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larusso.
Nagasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Larusso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Larusso avoids it easily.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagasaki connects with a jab.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larusso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki cracks Larusso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Larusso throws a low kick but Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larusso avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagasaki clobbers Larusso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Larusso moves out of range.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Larusso.
Nagasaki pushes Larusso away with a front kick.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Larusso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Nagasaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larusso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Larusso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larusso.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Larusso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Larusso sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Larusso punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki takes one to the chin there.
Nagasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagasaki motions for Larusso to come forward. Nagasaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso connects with an inside leg kick.
Larusso blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Larusso.
Nagasaki thinks about the counter body kick.
Nagasaki tries to bum rush Larusso with a series of wild strikes but Larusso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki has managed to clinch.
Nagasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larusso scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Larusso moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagasaki.
Larusso throws a nice head kick!
Nagasaki throws out a leg kick but Larusso moves out of range and Nagasaki only half commits.
Larusso with a jab.
Nagasaki is rocked!
Nagasaki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Larusso gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 656 p4p, 19 weight class) and Mark Strong (ranked 754 p4p, 24 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Spingbok Ninja. Strong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Egypt Central - Kick Ass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Strong!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger 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.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Strong is trying to pull guard but Kruger has him pressed against the cage.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong looks winded!
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Strong's ribcage. Strong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruger lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.
BAM! Kruger delivers a spinning backfist that drops Strong like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin McLauhglin (ranked 706 p4p, 18 weight class) and Lucifer Satan (ranked 1044 p4p, 30 weight class). Colin McLauhglin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucifer Satan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauhglin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLauhglin cracks Satan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
A punch combination from Satan misses.
Satan misses with a straight right.
McLauhglin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Satan throws an overhand right that lands on McLauhglin's shoulder, as McLauhglin tries to avoid the shot.
McLauhglin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Satan throws a lazy head kick
and McLauhglin counters with a good low kick that Satan was not able to check.
Satan lands the left hand.
McLauhglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satan manages to avoid it.
Lucifer Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLauhglin misses with a hook. Satan ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauhglin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Satan connects with an inside leg kick.
Satan misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Satan throws a push kick but McLauhglin slaps the foot to one side.
Satan's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Satan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McLauhglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Satan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McLauhglin eats them both and turns towards Satan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Satan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLauhglin.
Nice cross by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Satan if he has to take too many more of those.
Satan throws the kick towards the body but McLauhglin avoids it.
Satan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLauhglin.
Satan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLauhglin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satan defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLauhglin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLauhglin cracks Satan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Satan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLauhglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Satan.
McLauhglin misses with a wild body shot.
McLauhglin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Satan throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLauhglin lands with a straight right. Satan didn't see that one coming.
Satan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan scores with a hook to the body. McLauhglin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Satan lands a big head kick that sends McLauhglin tumbling to the mat! Satan takes a step backwards and waves McLauhglin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lucifer Satan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satan lands a big head kick that sends McLauhglin tumbling to the mat! Satan takes a step backwards and waves McLauhglin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McLauhglin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Satan. No joy for McLauhglin on that attempt.
Satan lands with a shot to the body.
McLauhglin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Satan.
Satan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OH! McLauhglin has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Satan smells blood and charges in for the finish! Satan unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of McLauhglin sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucifer Satan!
Lucifer Satan very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 526 p4p, 73 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 581 p4p, 81 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Murhaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nutzzzz, pushing him back against the cage.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutzzzz throws a head punch that misses.
Nutzzzz blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nutzzzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Nutzzzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz breaks from the clinch.
Nutzzzz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Nutzzzz down.
Nutzzzz connects with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murhaa.
Murhaa moves out of range as Nutzzzz strikes.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a good low kick that Nutzzzz was not able to check.
Nutzzzz tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nutzzzz has managed to clinch.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nutzzzz backwards.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Nutzzzz lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Nutzzzz blocks it.
Nutzzzz breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Nutzzzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Nutzzzz avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Nutzzzz throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nutzzzz throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Nutzzzz cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nutzzzz catches Murhaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutzzzz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nutzzzz.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nutzzzz moves away.
Nutzzzz throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Nutzzzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Nutzzzz misses the target.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Nutzzzz jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nutzzzz's head.
Nutzzzz digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Nutzzzz staying out of range there.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nutzzzz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Nutzzzz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhaa's head.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nutzzzz lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Nutzzzz misses
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Nutzzzz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa clobbers Nutzzzz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nutzzzz sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deez Nutzzzz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nutzzzz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nutzzzz thinking.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nutzzzz misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Nutzzzz misses.
Nice cross by Nutzzzz.
Murhaa with a hook.
Murhaa 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.
Nutzzzz is rocked!
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa connects with a body shot.
Nutzzzz is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz seems to have recovered his senses.
Nutzzzz lands an uppercut.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nutzzzz or not.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Nutzzzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nutzzzz backwards.
Nutzzzz lands an uppercut.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Nutzzzz back against the cage.
Nutzzzz tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Nutzzzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Murhaa.
Nutzzzz tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Nutzzzz back against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa is trying to stall.
Nutzzzz blocking some punches.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Nutzzzz has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Nutzzzz tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Nutzzzz back against the cage.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa gets through Nutzzzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa pushes Nutzzzz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nutzzzz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Nutzzzz's head.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Murhaa.
Nutzzzz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nutzzzz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz is trying to push Murhaa away but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Nutzzzz.
A short left from Murhaa.
Nutzzzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Nutzzzz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nutzzzz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Murhaa gets through Nutzzzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nutzzzz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nutzzzz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nutzzzz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nutzzzz scores with a nice head shot.
Nutzzzz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa moves forwards but Nutzzzz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nutzzzz throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Nutzzzz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nutzzzz scrambles back to his feet.
Nutzzzz throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murhaa drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nutzzzz right on the button. Nutzzzz goes down! Murhaa follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Murhaa gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Murhaa!
Phol Murhaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulrik Meyer (ranked 350 p4p, 53 weight class) and Kim Jong Guk (ranked 159 p4p, 23 weight class). Jong Guk has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Kim Jong Guk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ulrik Meyer's chin.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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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
21 - 5 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulrik Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Meyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk jabs at Meyer's body.
Meyer connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meyer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk moves forwards but Meyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Meyer checks it.
Jong Guk cracks Meyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Meyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Meyer moves out of range easily.
Meyer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meyer's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Meyer checks it.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Jong Guk jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jong Guk jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Jong Guk throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Meyer throws a counter high kick but Jong Guk was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meyer lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meyer is able to avoid easily.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Meyer takes one to the chin there.
Jong Guk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jong Guk blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jong Guk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meyer throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meyer on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Meyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Meyer checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer 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 Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Meyer throws a body kick.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Meyer tried to counter with a leg kick but Jong Guk avoided it.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Meyer off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer misses with a body punch
and Jong Guk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meyer misses with a few strikes there.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Meyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Meyer.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Meyer.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Meyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meyer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Meyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyer throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Meyer lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meyer is looking to chop away at Jong Guk's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Meyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Meyer throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk tries to bum rush Meyer with a series of wild strikes but Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Meyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meyer. That did some damage!
Jong Guk tries to keep at a distance but Meyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is trying to break free.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Meyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Jong Guk off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Meyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Meyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meyer. That did some damage!
Jong Guk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick.
Meyer throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer throws a head kick but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Meyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jong Guk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Meyer.
Meyer swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Meyer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Meyer slips a jab from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Meyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulrik Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Meyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jong Guk doesn't seem phased though.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meyer lunges at Jong Guk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jong Guk's hand.
Meyer feints and then cracks Jong Guk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jong Guk down.
Meyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Meyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk thumps Meyer with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Meyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Meyer's body.
Meyer moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Meyer.
A little jabbing left from Jong Guk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meyer thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target.
Meyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer walks into a left hand.
Meyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meyer.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk tries to move into range but Meyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Guk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk tries to land a body kick
and Meyer counters with a good low kick that Jong Guk was not able to check.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer 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 Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meyer throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
letting Meyer counter with a right hand.
Meyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk is rocked!
Meyer fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jong Guk out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ulrik Meyer!
An intense looking Ulrik Meyer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 21 p4p, 1 weight class) and Bob Brophy (ranked 292 p4p, 12 weight class). Brophy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Grumpy Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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243 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice scores with the left hand. Brophy knows he should have avoided that one.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Brophy blocks the leg kick.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Slice.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through Brophy's defenses.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Brophy
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slice is looking to chop away at Brophy's legs.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy thinks about the counter body kick.
Slice throws a leg kick but Brophy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brophy checks a leg kick nicely.
Slice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice dips to his left and cracks Brophy with an uppercut!
Brophy tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice cracks Brophy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Slice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slice is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Slice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Slice throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Brophy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Brophy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brophy counters with a good, hard body kick but Slice shrugs it off.
Slice lands a nice shot that snaps Brophy's head back.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Slice tries a low kick but Brophy avoids it.
Slice throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brophy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brophy lands a right hook to the body.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Brophy throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice tries to land a leg kick but Brophy saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brophy lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice lands the left hand.
Slice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Slice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Slice.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Slice moved away.
Brophy is looking to chop away at Slice's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Brophy finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Brophy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
Brophy sizes up Slice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Slice.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Slice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brophy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slice scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Slice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brophy misses with a hook to the body
and Slice counters with a nice body shot.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice blocks a jab.
Slice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
Brophy slips a jab from Slice.
Slice misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Slice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slice slips a straight right by Brophy.
Slice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy lands a big head kick that sends Slice tumbling to the mat! Brophy takes a step backwards and waves Slice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slice is rocked!
Brophy tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Brophy throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brophy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Brophy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slice slips under a jab.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy clinches up with Slice and pushes him back against the cage.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy is working Slice over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brophy lands with a left to the head.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brophy throws a front kick aimed at Slice's knee but Slice avoids it well.
Bob Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brophy.
Slice throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Slice throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy digs a good hook to Slice's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy has closed the distance and engaged Slice in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Brophy.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slices head.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice needs to keep his hands up - Brophy had a free shot at his head there.
Slice throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy ducks right into an uppercut from Slice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice slips a straight right by Brophy.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Slice.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Slice sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Slice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Slice connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Slice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slice throws a combination that misses
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brophy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brophy tries to clinch up.
A big right from Slice misses.
Brophy with a hook.
Brophy connects with the punch.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but Slice avoids it.
Slice looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy misses with a hook to the body
and Slice counters with a left to the body.
Slice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slice slips a jab from Brophy.
Slice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slice works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Brophy.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice moves out of range as Brophy throws a body kick.
Slice feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brophy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Slice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brophy rushes Slice and presses him up against the cage.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Brophy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice throws a chopping leg kick but Brophy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brophy misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy digs a good hook to Slice's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brophy.
Slice lands a jab.
Slice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brophy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brophy has time to react.
Brophy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slice.
Brophy misses with an uppercut
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy moves out of range as Slice strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slice checks a leg kick.
Slice is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks.
A nice combination there by Slice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice connects with a jab.
Brophy tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Slice throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brophy avoids it.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slice throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a good, hard body kick but Slice shrugs it off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brophy checks the leg kick.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Slice throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy throws a wild body kick that Slice sees coming a mile off.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Slice throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Slice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slice tries to work over Brophy's front leg with a kick but Brophy checks it.
Brophy is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab from Slice does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slice defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brophy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slice throws a body kick that misses
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
Slice blocks the body kick.
Slice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brophy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brophy doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice body kick.
Slice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Slice moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrophy.
Slice misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Brophy throws a right hand that misses
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice is looking to land body kicks.
Brophy is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice had his way with Bob Brophy in that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Brophy cracks Slice with an open hand slap.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brophy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slice - the referee stops the clock and Brophy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slice. Brophy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice 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.
Brophy blocks a jab.
As Slice backs off Brophy throws a huge counter combo but Slice manages to avoid it all.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slice.
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Brophy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slice.
Brophy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slice feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice throws a right hand that misses
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice throws a sloppy body shot
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brophy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slice lands with a nice body kick.
Slice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brophy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slice scores with a body shot.
Slice throws a good cross that connects.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Brophy blocks a low kick nicely.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Slice throwing a counter right hand but Brophy manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice cracks the inside of Brophy's front leg.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Slice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Brophy tries to move into range but Slice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Slice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brophy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slice 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice retains his super heavyweight title!
Kimbo Slice seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 18 p4p, 5 weight class) and Gareth Keenan (ranked 5 p4p, 1 weight class). Keenan has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gareth Keenan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mordecai Sackett's chin.
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150 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab.
Keenan defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Good shot there by Sackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Keenan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett drags the fight down to the ground.
Sackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keenan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Keenan postures up.
Sackett wants to sweep here but Keenan controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to sweep but instead, Keenan has passed into half guard.
Sackett is pressing down on Keenan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keenan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan is one step ahead there.
Keenan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a solid body kick.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Sackett has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick.
Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Nice uppercut there from Keenan.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Keenan cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Sackett.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keenan to keep the fight standing.
Keenan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keenan can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Keenan as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keenan smiles and moves away.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Keenan throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Donk. Keenan catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
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!
Sackett moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Keenan throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan won't allow it.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan lands a left hand.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Keenan.
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!
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan lands with a left to the head.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Keenan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan won't allow it.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Keenan on the inside.
Sackett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordecai Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Keenan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Keenan into the cage.
Keenan tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett pulls Keenan into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keenan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keenan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sackett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keenan has managed to get both his arms back between Sackett's legs - danger averted.
Sackett working a defensive guard but Keenan passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Keenan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Keenan slips under a jab from Sackett.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Keenan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keenan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sackett drops back down to his feet.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keenan to keep the fight standing.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage.
Keenan is stalling here.
Sackett misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Keenan lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordecai Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Keenan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett jumps guard but Keenan stands there with Sackett around his waist. Sackett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Sackett 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.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a leg kick.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett looks to clinch
and Keenan counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keenan tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands a right hand.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Keenan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Keenan.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sackett as Keenan tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keenan smiles and moves away.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Sackett motions for Keenan to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan.
Well Keenan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
After winning the bout, Gareth Keenan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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