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GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 584 p4p, 85 weight class) and Daniel Mosby (ranked 907 p4p, 116 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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Good wrestling
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
41 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Mosby misses the target.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Mosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Mosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Mosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mosby looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Nice straight punches there by Mosby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mosby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Mosby.
Nice sprawl there from Saarenpaa as Mosby shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mosby.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Mosby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Mosby moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Mosby.
Mosby looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Mosby lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Mosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mosby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saarenpaa sprawls well. Saarenpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Saarenpaa 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.
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Mosby cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mosby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saarenpaa's half guard.
Saarenpaa wants to get back to his feet.
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Saarenpaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mosby.
Mosby throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby passes into half guard.
Mosby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mosby is looking for a kimura but Saarenpaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mosby to get the leverage.
Mosby wants to take a breather but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mosby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mosby wants to work for an arm triangle but Saarenpaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mosby thows a huge punch but Saarenpaa dodges it nicely.
Mosby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saarenpaa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mosby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mosby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mosby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saarenpaa!
Mosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Mosby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mosby. Mosby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Saarenpaa.
Mosby misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mosby just manages to avoid it.
Mosby swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mosby staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Some wild striking there from Mosby.
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!
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mosby down.
A big right from Mosby misses.
Saarenpaa throws a nice head kick!
Mosby with a nice cross.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Mosby misses with a hook.
Mosby throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Mosby moves out of range easily.
Mosby misses with a straight right.
Mosby throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Mosby checks it
and Mosby counters with a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Mosby stumbling back into the cage.
Mosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mosby at a distance.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mosby cracks Saarenpaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saarenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mosby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa feints a jab promting Mosby to slip. Saarenpaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mosby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mosby throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Mosby blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mosby! But no joy.
Saarenpaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mosby throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Mosby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Mosby down.
Mosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
Mosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Mosby swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Mosby blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Mosby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa cracks Mosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight left.
Mosby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saarenpaa. That did some damage!
Mosby throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Mosby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Mosby was well out of range.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
Saarenpaa thumps Mosby with a low kick.
Mosby throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Mosby swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook
and Mosby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mosby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Mosby needs to keep his hands up - Saarenpaa had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby checks a leg kick nicely.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Mosby does it's job there.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mosby.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Mosby.
Mosby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the side of Mosby's head but Mosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Mosby.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
Saarenpaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Mosby throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Mosby.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Mosby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarenpaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Mosby throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mosby lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Saarenpaa misses
and Mosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mosby ducks right into an uppercut from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mosby.
Mosby tries to score with a low kick but Saarenpaa moves his leg out of the way.
Mosby lands a really nice looking cross but Saarenpaa seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby misses with an uppercut.
Mosby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mosby only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mosby to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mosby misses the target.
Saarenpaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mosby just manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
Mosby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Mosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Mosby was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
It looked like Saarenpaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mosby.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Mosby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mosby forces his way into half guard.
Mosby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mosby lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Mosby.
I think Mosby has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Mosby!
A less than humble Daniel Mosby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Gold (ranked 542 p4p, 68 weight class) and Jerry Haze (ranked 281 p4p, 39 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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147 lbs
29 - 11 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Haze!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Jerry Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Gold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gold.
Haze tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Haze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Haze avoids a wild elbow strike from Gold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Gold avoiding damage as Haze throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haze.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Haze.
Nice body punch from Haze.
Haze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haze presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Haze.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Haze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Haze gets through Gold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haze presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haze lands a nice uppercut.
Haze lands an uppercut.
Gold tries a knee to the head but Haze blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Haze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Haze avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Haze landing knees to the body.
Haze connects with a knee to the head.
Haze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Haze is working Gold over against the cage.
Haze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gold or not.
Haze pushes Gold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Haze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haze cracks Gold with a nice body shot.
Gold takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gold is rocked!
It looks like Liquid Gold has been cut.
Haze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haze.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Haze lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haze.
Haze connects with a knee to the head.
Haze lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Haze.
Haze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haze manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze pounces like a tiger and cracks Gold with a vicious hook! Gold is down but not out! Haze follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jerry Haze!
After winning the bout, Jerry Haze 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 1355 p4p, 46 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 1215 p4p, 55 weight class). Curry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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263 lbs
42 - 28 - 0 |
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273 lbs
26 - 12 - 1 |
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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
42 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Curry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Fjera does it's job there.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
Fjera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fjera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Curry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Fjera connects with a jab.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry clinches up against the cage.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Fjera fails to land.
Fjera throws a head punch that misses.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Fjera as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fjera.
Fjera tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Fjera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fjera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Curry lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera blocking some punches.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera pushes Curry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fjera tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fjera is trying to drag Curry to the mat but Curry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fjera struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Fjera misses with a punch on the inside.
Fjera looking for a takedown.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Fjera misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curry.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Fjera lands with a right to the head.
Fjera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curry prevents the takedown attempt.
Fjera takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fjera.
Fjera misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is working Curry over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fjera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fjera.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fjera.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Fjera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fjera pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Fjera.
Fjera blocking some punches.
Fjera can't get the takedown.
Fjera blocking some punches.
Fjera cracks Curry with a nice body shot.
Fjera lands a nice shot to the body.
Fjera digs a right hand into Curry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curry's gas tank.
Fjera tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fjera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curry is rocked!
Fjera lands a big right hand that drops Curry! The killer instinct kicks in and Fjera finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fjera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Arthur Curry spoke after the fight, saying 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Fda (ranked 612 p4p, 75 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 501 p4p, 59 weight class). Fda comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Fda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Fda moved out of range.
Fda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fda on the side of the head.
Fda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asai avoids it really well and circles away.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws a hook but Fda blocks it.
Asai lands a jab to Fda's midsection.
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fda on the side of the head.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fda throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Fda throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai rushes Fda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fda.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Fda blocking some punches.
Fda misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fda as Asai tries to tie him up.
Fda tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai slowing the pace effectively.
Fda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai tries a knee to the head but Fda blocks it.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fda tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Fda back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fda.
Fda tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Asai .
Fda misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fda throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fda avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Fda lands a nice looking body kick.
Fda scores with a nice head shot.
Fda connects with a crisp jab.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fda scores with a leg kick.
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fda staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Fda blocks the low kick.
Fda thumps Asai with a low kick.
Fda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Asai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Fda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Asai staying out of range there.
Fda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Fda's head back.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai throws a jab when Fda was well out of range.
Asai thumps Fda with a low kick.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Fda had a free shot at his head there.
Asai misses with a leg kick
and Fda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asai 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai is trying to hold Fda in close to prevent damage but Fda has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai tries to roll over but Fda keeps him under control.
Fda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asai is not content to let Fda control the position.
Fda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asai defends it well.
Fda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Chris Fda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Fda fails with the takedown.
Fda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Fda moved away.
Asai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asai lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fda.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fda is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.
Fda decides to pull guard.
Asai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fda, up you get!
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fda tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Asai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fda counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Fda moves his leg out of the way.
Fda throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asai at a distance.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fda.
Asai with a nice cross.
Chris Fda is winning the standup battle so far.
Fda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Fda as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Asai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asai takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Fda tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Fda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fda avoids the body shot from Asai .
Fda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda throws a nice looking combination but Asai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda misses the jab.
Asai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai lands with a nice body punch.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Fda saw that one coming.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Fda wants to slow Asai down by chopping away at his legs.
Fda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asai defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Fda down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fda throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fda misses with an uppercut
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fda lands a jab to Asai 's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai tries to clinch up.
Fda blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai scores with a hook to the body. Fda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
Fda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Fda backing away here, and Asai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asai clinches up with Fda and pushes him back against the cage.
Fda jumps guard.
Asai is stalling in the full guard.
Asai won't allow Fda to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai 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. This is the final round!
Fda scores with a nice head shot.
Fda tries for a takedown but Asai circles away easily
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Fda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai misses the jab.
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Asai misses.
Fda takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai wants to sweep here but Fda controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fda trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai keeping full guard, as Fda tries to pass.
Fda trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fda manages to get himself to full guard.
Fda looking for a guillotine here but Asai defends easily.
Fda has his foot on Asai 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asai works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fda is working an open guard so Asai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Fda down.
Fda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Fda misses with an uppercut
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fda throws an off balance right hand
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Fda is predictable there
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai slips under a jab from Fda.
Asai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asai throws a head kick but Fda moves out of range.
Fda blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai scores with a jab. Fda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fda throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a two punch combo.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Fda had a free shot at his head there.
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fda tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fda misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fda is rocked!
Fda shoots for a takedown but Asai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Fda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asai fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Asai .
Fda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Asai lands with a nice combination. Fda backs away looking to recover.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 506 p4p, 60 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 610 p4p, 73 weight class). Cole's entrance music is I Won't Back Down. A fine choice. 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Pichushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Pichushkin cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole misses with an uppercut
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pichushkin.
Cole misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Cole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Pichushkin down.
Cole tests Pichushkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Pichushkin. Pichushkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole slips under a jab.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin connects with the punch.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Pichushkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Cole appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin 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.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.
Cole moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Cole cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped Pichushkin's head back.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pichushkin.
Cole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Cole takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Cole looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Pichushkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Pichushkin.
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the nose.
Pichushkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Cole blocks the low kick.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Pichushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pichushkin's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole is in close to Pichushkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pichushkin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cole has passed into half guard!
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pichushkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cole misses.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pichushkin manages to circle out of the way.
Cole throws a low kick but Pichushkin avoids it.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pichushkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pichushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pichushkin.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pichushkin can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole trying to control the action but Pichushkin is working from the bottom.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pichushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pichushkin has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole working over Pichushkin with some ground and pound. Pichushkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pichushkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin is rocked!
Cole trying to pass the guard but Pichushkin defending well.
Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichushkin taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole working Pichushkin over with strikes.
Cole lands a big elbow - Pichushkin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Quin (ranked 251 p4p, 32 weight class) and Hector Verama (ranked 540 p4p, 65 weight class). Quin comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Jack - Iko Iko. Verama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swing It Away kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
24 - 15 - 1 |
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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
34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verama throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
Quin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Verama sprawls and moves away.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but Quin checks it.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a good, hard body kick but Quin shrugs it off.
Quin staying out of range there.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Quin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Quin misses.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Verama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Quin avoids a kick to the body.
Verama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin catches Verama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Verama.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quin blocks a leg kick.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a good, hard body kick but Quin shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verama tests Quin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verama throws a sloppy body shot
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin with a hook.
Nice jab there from Quin.
Quin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Verama did well to prevent Quin getting side control.
Quin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verama sees it coming and defends easily.
Verama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quin is working away from the top position though.
Verama tries to get to full guard but Quin has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin wants to free his trapped foot but Verama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Verama trying to hold on to Quin's head to control him but Quin postures up.
Verama wants to get back to full guard but Quin has mounted him!
Quin lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama is bucking up trying to escape but Quin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Verama gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that round.
That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Quin misses.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Quin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verama.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
Quin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Quin throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quin defending well as Verama loads up on a big left hand.
Quin scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Verama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quin with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Verama.
Quin misses with a right hand
and Verama counters with an inside leg kick.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a nice kick to the body.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quin has time to react.
Verama tries a head kick but it misses.
Verama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quin tries for a takedown but Verama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verama backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Verama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Verama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quin stands up over Verama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Verama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Verama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin lands a couple of digs.
Quin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Verama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verama wants to sweep here but Quin controlling him for the moment.
Quin chips away with some ground and pound.
Quin throws a big elbow that misses.
Quin is working Verama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Verama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quin wants to control from the top but Verama keeps moving.
Quin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Quin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Quin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Verama counters with a body kick.
Quin misses with a hook.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin punishes Verama's body with a nice straight punch.
Quin fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin feinted with a counter takedown.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Quin clobbers Verama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Quin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Verama defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Quin 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.
Quin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verama. Verama obviously looking to wear him down.
Quin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hector Verama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin's corner calls for a 1-2. Quin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verama moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Quin misses with a body shot
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Quin misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped Verama's head back.
Quin misses the body punch
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verama staying out of range there.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quin lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verama thows a body kick. Quin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verama to score with a decent uppercut.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quin has time to react.
Verama throws a right hand that misses
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut.
Quin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Quin moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Verama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Verama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin thuds a left hand into Verama's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Verama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Quin if he has to take too many more of those.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Quin avoids it.
Quin blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verama.
Verama throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Quin!
A relieved looking Matt Quin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beast Boy (ranked 192 p4p, 25 weight class) and Archie Moore (ranked 356 p4p, 49 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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34
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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
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Moore!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore slips a jab from Boy.
Moore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Boy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boy throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Boy checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moore takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boy.
Moore clinches with his opponent.
Moore misses with a knee strike.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Boy blocks the low kick.
Boy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moore. That's going to slow Boy down.
Moore lands a really nice looking cross but Boy seems unphased.
Moore slips under a jab from Boy.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moore lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Boy is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Boy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boy misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Boy scores with a nice strike.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
BOOM! Moore lands a beautiful left hook that drops Boy. Boy tries to recover but Moore is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Boy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Moore!
Archie Moore took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am the Barbarian!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Yount (ranked 84 p4p, 15 weight class) and Lao Shin (ranked 81 p4p, 14 weight class). Shin has chosen Shaolin Chamber of Death 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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176 lbs
35 - 13 - 1 |
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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
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yount misses with the body kick
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yount throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Yount.
Yount misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a head kick that wobbles Yount - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Shin sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Legions (ranked 76 p4p, 12 weight class) and Peter Manuel (ranked 176 p4p, 24 weight class). Legions comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. On his way into the cage it seems that Felix Legions has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Felix Legions seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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146 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Legions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions thinks about countering with a body kick.
Legions doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel circles away.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legions throws out the jab.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Manuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manuel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legions, as that shot connected.
Manuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions lands the left hand.
Legions throws a lazy body kick
and Manuel counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions is not content to let Manuel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face as Manuel controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions wants to control but Manuel postures up.
Legions is trying to get back to half guard.
Legions is working hard here to advance position.
Legions is not content to let Manuel control the position.
Manuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Legions is looking to reverse the position.
That's two 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.
Manuel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Legions wants to control but Manuel postures up.
Legions sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Legions is looking to improve his position.
Legions looking for submissions off his back.
Manuel is pressing down on Legions's thigh, looking to free his foot. Legions is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions wants to control but Manuel is keeping busy.
Manuel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manuel prevents Legions from improving his position.
Manuel seems to be working for a kimura but Legions defends the submission attempt.
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Legions looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Legions is defending against the submission attempts here by Manuel.
Legions is staying active underneath Manuel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legions makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legions.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manuel is one step ahead there.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch but Manuel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Manuel throws a counter combo.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Manuel blocks the low kick.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manuel.
Manuel scores with a hook to the body. Legions takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legions is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Manuel avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel lands with a shot to the body.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Manuel counters with a nice leg kick.
Legions throws an off balance right hand
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a straight right hand.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Legions throws a front kick that sends Manuel stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Legions misses.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Legions defends well and Manuel ends up having to push Legions into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch.
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Legions has him pressed against the cage.
Legions lands a shot to the body.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Felix Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legions connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
Legions is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Felix Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Manuel moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Manuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Felix Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel blocks a head kick by Legions.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Legions throws a front kick that sends Manuel stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Legions catches Manuel right on the button with a cross.
Legions slips under a jab from Manuel.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Legions throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manuel throws a counter combo.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions slips a jab and a cross from Manuel.
Manuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Nice body kick there by Legions.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a body shot.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions throws a body kick that misses
and Manuel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manuel lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Legions sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Legions misses with a hook
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Manuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Manuel 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. This is the final round!
Manuel takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Manuel.
Manuel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Legions holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
Felix Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel takes a shot to the head.
Manuel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Legions walks away with a smile on his face. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Legions as Manuel shoots in.
Legions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manuel.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Legions throws a leg kick but Manuel checks it.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch.
Legions throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legions lands a jab.
Manuel moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manuel is rocked!
Donk. Legions catches Manuel right on the button with a cross.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Legions throws a monster overhand right that drops Manuel! Legions follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
In his post fight interview, Felix Legions 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 10 p4p, 1 weight class) and Thorbjorn Heimendahl (ranked 95 p4p, 6 weight class). Kruger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter The Spingbok Ninja. Dustin Kruger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimendahl has closed the distance and engaged Kruger in a clinch.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Heimendahl blocks an uppercut.
Heimendahl lands an elbow just above Kruger 's eye.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Heimendahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heimendahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimendahl gets through Kruger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimendahl has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Heimendahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kruger.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heimendahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kruger.
A short right from Heimendahl.
A short left from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Heimendahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Heimendahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimendahl.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimendahl can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Heimendahl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Kruger tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
Heimendahl misses with a body punch.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heimendahl can turn it around.
Kruger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Heimendahl lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Heimendahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Heimendahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
A short uppercut from Heimendahl.
Still in the clinch, Heimendahl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger tries to work over Heimendahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Heimendahl back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Heimendahl fails to land.
Kruger blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
Heimendahl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heimendahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Heimendahl takes a shot to the head.
Heimendahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruger takes an elbow to the temple.
Heimendahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heimendahl.
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Kruger avoids the elbow strike from Heimendahl, against the cage.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger tries to work over Heimendahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Heimendahl tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Heimendahl back against the cage.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger pushes Heimendahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimendahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger'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.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
Heimendahl swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heimendahl.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Kruger finds it's target.
Heimendahl thuds his shin into the meat of Kruger's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruger scores with a jab. Heimendahl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heimendahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl feints and then cracks Kruger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruger down.
Kruger tries to score with a low kick but Heimendahl moves his leg out of the way.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Heimendahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heimendahl throws a counter combo.
Heimendahl is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heimendahl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heimendahl keeps Kruger at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Heimendahl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Heimendahl as he checks the leg kick.
Heimendahl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Heimendahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Heimendahl - just one landing.
Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Heimendahl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heimendahl misses with a hook
and Kruger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimendahl tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Heimendahl misses with a head kick.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger connects with a single shot there.
A clash of legs there as Kruger blocks the low kick.
Kruger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Heimendahl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimendahl jabs Kruger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruger scores with a head kick. Heimendahl tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heimendahl 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.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kruger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl slips a straight right by Kruger.
Heimendahl counters with a body kick.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Heimendahl moves away and avoids it.
Heimendahl throws a big counter head kick but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Heimendahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heimendahl lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heimendahl moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimendahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Heimendahl blocking some punches.
Kruger gets through Heimendahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heimendahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Heimendahl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Heimendahl lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heimendahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Heimendahl's shoulder, as Heimendahl tries to avoid the shot.
Heimendahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl takes the fight into the clinch.
Heimendahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heimendahl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kruger blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Heimendahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimendahl presses Kruger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heimendahl tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heimendahl lands with a short shot to the head.
Heimendahl scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Kruger tries to stall but Heimendahl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heimendahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heimendahl pushes Kruger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Heimendahl fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Heimendahl.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heimendahl backwards.
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!
Kruger lands a body shot.
A short left from Kruger.
Kruger tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kruger.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger pushes Heimendahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger tries to work over Heimendahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Heimendahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger lands a hook that snaps the head of Heimendahl backwards.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimendahl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a left hand.
Heimendahl is rocked!
A short uppercut from Kruger.
Heimendahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruger finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Heimendahl.
Kruger blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruger tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimendahl's elbow.
Kruger drops Heimendahl onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Heimendahl is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger drops Heimendahl onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Heimendahl is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger has Heimendahl pressed against the cage. Heimendahl drops his hands and Kruger takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Heimendahl tumbling to the canvas! Kruger rains down with more punches but Heimendahl was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Kruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dustin Kruger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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