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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Kingsmill (ranked 23784 p4p, 671 weight class) and Ronnie Barnhardt (ranked 3527 p4p, 410 weight class). Barnhardt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by James Brown, living in America . This should be fireworks!
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Kingsmill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Barnhardt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnhardt 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.
Barnhardt pushes Kingsmill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kingsmill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnhardt lands an uppercut.
Kingsmill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnhardt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt tries to throw a body punch but Kingsmill avoids it by throwing Barnhardt back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with some punches.
Barnhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnhardt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barnhardt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kingsmill is trying to drag Barnhardt to the mat but Barnhardt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kingsmill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnhardt avoiding damage as Kingsmill throws knees to the body.
Barnhardt is pushing Kingsmill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kingsmill wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnhardt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Kingsmill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Barnhardt stalling.
Barnhardt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kingsmill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnhardt managing to block the knees to the body from Kingsmill.
Kingsmill is trying to pull guard but Barnhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingsmill tries to pull guard but Barnhardt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnhardt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A bit of stalling here from Kingsmill.
Kingsmill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingsmill moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnhardt lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barnhardt fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsmill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnhardt walks away with a smile on his face. Kingsmill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt drives through and clinches with Kingsmill against the cage.
Kingsmill managing to block the knees to the body from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to throw a body punch but Kingsmill avoids it by throwing Barnhardt back against the cage.
Kingsmill manages to break the clinch.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingsmill tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingsmill moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingsmill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnhardt scores with a shot to the side of Kingsmill's head.
Kingsmill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingsmill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsmill forces Barnhardt back against the cage and clinches.
Barnhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsmill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnhardt is defending well.
Barnhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Barnhardt.
A right hand to the body from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kingsmill or not.
Kingsmill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingsmill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Barry Kingsmill has been cut.
Barnhardt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingsmill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsmill moves out of range easily.
Kingsmill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kingsmill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsmill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kingsmill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingsmill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a body punch.
Barnhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingsmill controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnhardt.
Kingsmill is trying to drag Barnhardt to the mat but Barnhardt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnhardt stalling in the clinch but Kingsmill improves position.
Barnhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingsmill's elbow.
Kingsmill is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnhardt gets an underhook and turns Kingsmill into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Barnhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Kingsmill's cut.
That's time! Kingsmill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kingsmill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnhardt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingsmill.
And Barnhardt responds with a good body kick, but Kingsmill manages to step out the way in time.
Barnhardt instigates a clinch.
Barnhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingsmill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingsmill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnhardt pinned against the cage. Barnhardt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kingsmill clinches up with Barnhardt and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsmill tries to circle away but Barnhardt has him pinned against the cage.
Barnhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Barnhardt.
Kingsmill blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingsmill.
Kingsmill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barry Kingsmill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kingsmill misses with a takedown attempt - Barnhardt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Kingsmill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingsmill throws the kick towards the body but Barnhardt avoids it.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingsmill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnhardt tries to avoid it but Kingsmill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnhardt to the ground. Barnhardt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses
and Kingsmill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnhardt is looking for a triangle but Kingsmill pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnhardt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kingsmill doesn't defend quickly enough and Barnhardt has managed to lock this one up! Can Kingsmill escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barnhardt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronnie Barnhardt!
Ronnie Barnhardt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hot Spunk for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chu Ho Soon (ranked 23786 p4p, 278 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 2063 p4p, 111 weight class). River has chosen Metallica: Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chu Ho Soon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ho Soon. That did some damage!
River lands a nice shot that snaps Ho Soon's head back.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Soon seems unphased.
Ho Soon connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Ho Soon.
River scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon clinches with his opponent.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ho Soon smiles and moves away.
Ho Soon has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
Ho Soon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ho Soon as River tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Ho Soon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho Soon pulls his leg out and moves away.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick there by Ho Soon.
River closes the distance and pushes Ho Soon back into the cage.
Ho Soon working aggressively here.
A short left from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River just leaning against Ho Soon, taking a breather.
River tries to work over Ho Soon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Soon misses with a body punch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Soon's elbow.
Ho Soon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Soon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Soon has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River has Ho Soon pushed against the cage.
Ho Soon blocks a body shot from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands a right hand.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Soon lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Ho Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on River - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ho Soon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River misses with some punches.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ho Soon backwards.
Ho Soon misses with the head strike.
Ho Soon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Soon lands with a light punch inside.
River tries a body shot but Ho Soon blocks it.
Ho Soon blocks a body shot from River.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River trying to control the position but instead, Ho Soon has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
Ho Soon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River breaks from the clinch.
Ho Soon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Soon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho Soon checks it well.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a series of punches but Ho Soon avoids them all with ease.
Ho Soon fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Soon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Soon throws a lazy head kick
and River counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by River.
Ho Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Ho Soon misses with some punches.
Ho Soon misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Ho Soon.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ho Soon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Soon tries to escape the position.
Ho Soon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ho Soon is in bad spot here.
River is looking to control Ho Soon but Ho Soon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ho Soon trying to control the action but River just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernhard River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ho Soon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ho Soon's sensitive parts.
River wants to land a leg kick but Ho Soon is out of range.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Ho Soon sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Ho Soon avoids it this time.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Soon.
River lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ho Soon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Ho Soon tries a head kick but it misses.
River is looking to slow Ho Soon down with leg kicks.
River takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ho Soon.
River has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon misses with a head kick.
River throws a big counter head kick but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho Soon throws a hook but River blocks it.
River lands a jab to the nose.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Ho Soon.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Soon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Ho Soon's head back.
Ho Soon defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River misses with a body kick.
River ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River thumps Ho Soon with a low kick.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho Soon. Ho Soon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho Soon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ho Soon is trying to stand up here but River is controlling him well.
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River passes to side control.
Ho Soon trying to control but River flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
River looking for the choke from the back.
Ho Soon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
River keeps control of the position as Ho Soon tries to break free.
Ho Soon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with River on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ho Soon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
River missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ho Soon right now.
Ho Soon is trying to stand back up.
River has good solid back control here.
River is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ho Soon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ho Soon cracks River with a good jab.
Ho Soon tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River misses with a low kick.
Ho Soon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from River.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Soon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from River lands.
A big left from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River lands a nice hook to Ho Soon's body. Ho Soon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a push kick but Ho Soon slaps the foot to one side.
River thuds a left hand into Ho Soon's body.
Ho Soon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ho Soon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. River is in Ho Soon's guard.
Bernhard River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ho Soon keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Ho Soon controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River wants to control from the top but Ho Soon keeps moving.
Ho Soon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but River has passed into side control.
Ho Soon is looking for a sweep.
Chu Ho Soon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
River is looking to take a break and control but Ho Soon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ho Soon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon is looking for a sweep.
River prevents Ho Soon from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Ho Soon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ho Soon tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
Ho Soon can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Ho Soon is defending well.
River happy to just control the position for now.
Ho Soon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
River trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River trying to mount his opponent but Ho Soon defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
A very excited looking Bernhard River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 2100 p4p, 240 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 2367 p4p, 270 weight class). Jackson has chosen Ladies & Gentlemen as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dvalishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dvalishvili is keeping busy.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dvalishvili cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Nice shot by Dvalishvili.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Dvalishvili shakes him off and moves away.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili is looking to land body kicks.
Dvalishvili connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dvalishvili seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Dvalishvili looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili taking a breather.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to circle away but Dvalishvili has him pinned against the cage.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dvalishvili has double underhooks.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dvalishvili, as that shot connected.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvalishvili works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
Jackson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson 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.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili fails to land the takedown.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a combination. Dvalishvili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dvalishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dvalishvili.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Dvalishvili knows he should have avoided that one.
Dvalishvili scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dvalishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dvalishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to move into range but Dvalishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dvalishvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dvalishvili sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Dvalishvili avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dvalishvili with a series of wild strikes but Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Dvalishvili.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dvalishvili eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Dvalishvili is controlling the position.
Dvalishvili keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Dvalishvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Dvalishvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dvalishvili.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dvalishvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dvalishvili delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili motions for Jackson to come forward. Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
Dvalishvili stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dvalishvili closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Dvalishvili backing up. Dvalishvili nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Dvalishvili keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head but Dvalishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dvalishvili lands a head shot.
A solid body kick from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch position.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dvalishvili tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Dvalishvili avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dvalishvili has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a one two combo.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Dvalishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Dvalishvili throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Dvalishvili avoids it with no problem.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
As Dvalishvili backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it all.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dvalishvili with a series of wild strikes but Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili scores with a leg kick.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Good shot there by Dvalishvili.
Kurt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Dvalishvili cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Dvalishvili pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Jackson clobbers Dvalishvili with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dvalishvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Dvalishvili - just one landing.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dvalishvili misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Dvalishvili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Dvalishvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Dvalishvili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands with a right hand.
Dvalishvili cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Viitta (ranked 2127 p4p, 266 weight class) and Che Von Cru (ranked 2064 p4p, 257 weight class). Cru has chosen the stranger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Viitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Che Von Cru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitta throws out a loose jab but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Viitta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cru - the referee stops the clock and Viitta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cru. Viitta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Viitta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cru.
Viitta jabs Cru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
A big left from Viitta misses.
Cru moves away from the strike by Viitta.
Cru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cru misses the shot to the body.
Cru cracks the inside of Viitta's front leg.
Cru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cru.
Cru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Viitta will feel that in the morning.
Cru throws a push kick but Viitta slaps the foot to one side.
Cru misses with a wild body shot.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Cru lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cru delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Viitta. Beautiful body shot.
Viitta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viitta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viitta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Cru as he connects with a hook.
Viitta takes a swing at Cru's ribcage but misses.
Viitta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viitta throws a sloppy body shot
and Cru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viitta.
Viitta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cru pushes Viitta up against the cage in a clinch.
Cru misses with a body punch.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Cru can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
A body shot lands from Viitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Cru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cru breaks the clinch.
Viitta lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viitta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viitta looks to land a combination. Cru sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Viitta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viitta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cru stuns Viitta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viitta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cru.
Viitta missing with a left hand there. Cru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Viitta rather than just go for the knockout.
Cru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viitta.
Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Cru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cru wants to counter with a clinch but Viitta pushes him away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cru.
Cru with a jab.
Viitta throws an off balance right hand
and Cru counters with a stiff right hand.
Viitta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cru is just out of range.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Cru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cru misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Cru there.
Viitta moves out of range as Cru strikes.
Viitta slips a jab from Cru.
Viitta moves out of range of the strikes.
Viitta connects with a high kick.
Viitta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cru misses with a wild body shot.
Cru tries to bum rush Viitta with a series of wild strikes but Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Viitta misses the target.
Cru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Cru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Viitta moves away from the strike by Cru.
Viitta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cru lands a nice shot to the body.
Cru looks to land a right hand but Viitta moved out of range.
Viitta looks to land a right hand but Cru moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitta slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitta moves out of range as Cru strikes.
Viitta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Viitta with a nice cross.
Viitta swings widly with a right hand
and Cru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Viitta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viitta moves out of range as Cru throws a body kick.
Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Viitta missing with a left hand there. Cru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viitta.
Viitta throws a series of punches but Cru moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Cru.
Viitta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cru eats them both and turns towards Viitta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cru.
Viitta lands a high kick!
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 Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cru thuds his right hand into Viitta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cru throws a solid leg kick but Viitta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cru.
An attempted straight right counter from Viitta misses the target.
Nice jab there from Cru.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Viitta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cru slips under a jab.
Cru throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cru blocks a low kick nicely.
Cru throws a solid leg kick but Viitta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cru.
Viitta throws out a loose jab but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cru staying out of range there.
Cru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cru loads up on a big right hand but Viitta slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Viitta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cru scores with a jab to the body.
Cru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Cru.
Cru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cru counters with a thumping low kick.
Cru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viitta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and Cru moves out of range easily.
Viitta lands with a cross.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cru was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
Viitta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viitta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viitta is looking to chop away at Cru's legs.
Jab, jab by Viitta - just one landing.
Viitta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Viitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viitta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viitta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cru throws a leg kick but Viitta checks it.
Cru tests Viitta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta misses with a wild combination.
Che Von Cru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Viitta takes a step back to recover.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viitta misses with a wild body shot.
Viitta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Viitta stuns Cru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Cru.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Cru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viitta's head backwards.
Cru blocks a head kick by Viitta.
Viitta sets himself, and Cru steps forward looking for the clinch! Viitta avoids it this time.
Cru throws an overhand right that lands on Viitta's shoulder, as Viitta tries to avoid the shot.
Viitta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cru just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cru is looking to land body kicks.
Viitta drops his hands momentarily and Cru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitta counters with a left and a right that stings Cru.
Viitta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta misses with a straight right.
Cru digs a good hook to Viitta's body.
Good leg kick by Cru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Cru.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Viitta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cru's head.
Cru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viitta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cru is able to avoid easily.
Cru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viitta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Cru.
Cru throws a jab when Viitta was well out of range.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Cru blocks a head kick by Viitta.
Cru misses with a body kick.
Viitta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viitta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Cru misses with a straight left.
Cru throws a jab when Viitta was well out of range.
It looked like Viitta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viitta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viitta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viitta misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cru.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Cru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viitta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viitta throws the left hand but Cru avoids the punch easily.
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viitta throws a head kick but Cru moves out of range.
Viitta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viitta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Viitta blocks a jab.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cru.
Viitta lunges at Cru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cru's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cru throws a good cross that connects.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Cru slips under a jab.
Cru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viitta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cru moves away.
Cru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Viitta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitta throws a looping overhand right but Cru ducks down to avoid it.
Viitta throws an off balance right hand
and Cru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viitta's head.
Viitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cru misses with a straight right.
Viitta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Viitta takes one to the chin there.
Cru lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Cru misses.
Cru connects with an inside leg kick.
Viitta misses with a combination
and Cru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cru blocks a head kick by Viitta.
Cru looks to score with a jab to the body but Viitta is just out of range.
Cru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Viitta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viitta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viitta throws a shot from downtown. Cru moves away and avoids it.
Cru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Viitta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cru lunges at Viitta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viitta's hand.
Viitta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cru throws a leg kick but Viitta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viitta.
Cru swings widly with a right hand
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Cru lands a nice looking body shot.
Viitta throws a lazy right hand but Cru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Cru misses.
Cru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cru eats them both and turns towards Viitta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab by Viitta.
Cru throws a body kick that misses.
Viitta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cru throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta lands a glancing blow to the side of Cru's head.
Cru tries a head kick but it misses.
Cru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viitta.
Cru looks to land a right hand but Viitta moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Cru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Viitta.
Cru swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range.
Cru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viitta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cru.
Cru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viitta.
Viitta connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Viitta misses.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cru throws a body kick that misses.
Cru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
Viitta throws a leg kick but Cru checks it.
Cru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Viitta fails to land with a series of punches.
Cru motions for Viitta to come forward. Cru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cru blocks a head kick by Viitta.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cru.
Cru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cru scoring well with a low kick there.
Viitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viitta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Che Von Cru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Von Cru!
Che Von Cru decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev McKill (ranked 3109 p4p, 389 weight class) and Jorge Romero (ranked 2563 p4p, 336 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McKill might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the jungle, Guns n Roses.. Kev McKill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
178 lbs
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23
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent 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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Kev McKill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Romero!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from McKill misses.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Romero blocks a jab.
McKill throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
McKill scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKill as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKill clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McKill throws a series of strikes that have Romero backpedaling.
Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McKill 's guard.
Romero pushing down on McKill 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romero trying to pass the guard but McKill defending well.
Romero wants to control but McKill is keeping him busy.
Romero tries to pass the half guard into mount. McKill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKill 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but McKill defends it.
McKill tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Romero thows a huge punch but McKill dodges it nicely.
Romero seems to be looking for submissions.
McKill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKill moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKill is trying to control the position but Romero postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. McKill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by McKill !
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero pulls McKill in to control the position.
McKill stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero is trying to keep McKill in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKill preventing the sweep.
Romero is trying to hold McKill in close to prevent damage but McKill has managed to pass into half guard.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero wants to control but McKill is keeping busy.
Romero tries to roll over but McKill keeps him under control.
Romero keeps trying to improve his position.
Romero trying to control but McKill postures up.
McKill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev McKill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Romero shoots in but McKill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKill throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
McKill swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romero working McKill over with strikes.
McKill is pressing down on Romero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but McKill is retaining full guard.
McKill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero looks to land a strike but McKill avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McKill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McKill is looking for a sweep.
Romero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Romero swings around for an armbar but McKill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Romero's guard.
Romero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McKill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKill won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKill has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
McKill wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
McKill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero is pulling down on McKill 's head. It's preventing any offense from McKill , at least for the moment.
McKill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKill defends it easily.
McKill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKill scoring with punches to the head and body.
McKill wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKill trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Romero dives in for a single leg takedown but McKill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
McKill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McKill just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKill looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
We've been told by McKill 's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKill clinches.
Romero goes for a takedown attempt but McKill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McKill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero fails with the takedown.
McKill throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Kev McKill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Romero.
McKill lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
McKill throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but McKill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. McKill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by McKill !
McKill stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
McKill wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero has McKill pulled in close to control his posture.
Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romero wants to pass to mount but McKill is defending the position.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a strike but McKill avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but McKill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McKill stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero is trying to control the position but McKill postures up.
Romero is pulling down on McKill 's head. It's preventing any offense from McKill , at least for the moment.
McKill with a nice head shot there.
McKill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McKill has his hands clasped together but Romero extends and breaks McKill 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Romero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Romero!
Jorge Romero gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Makarov (ranked 1670 p4p, 191 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 1485 p4p, 174 weight class). Kong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moviendo las Caderas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! King Kong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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250 lbs
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236 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makarov off to one side.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Kong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makarov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kong off the cage and back into range.
Kong wants to clinch up but Makarov keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick from Kong.
Nice shot lands for Makarov.
Makarov cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makarov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kong on his heels. He'll look to pass Kong's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong has momentary wrist control but Makarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kong told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kong is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Kong keeping full guard, as Makarov tries to pass.
Makarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov lands a couple of elbows.
Makarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kong has wrist control.
Kong wants to stand and escape but Makarov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kong holds on and takes a little breather.
Makarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong has momentary wrist control but Makarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Makarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makarov stays in close to Kong's body and controls the position.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Makarov works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov advances position into side control!
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov advances nicely into full mount.
Kong is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kong manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makarov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kong is avoiding damage well.
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kong taking a bit of punishment here - Makarov scoring with strikes.
Makarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kong parries the strikes from Makarov easily there. Makarov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kong to escape.
Makarov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Makarov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kong some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov taking a breather here.
Makarov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Makarov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kong down.
Makarov controls the position.
Makarov in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Makarov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makarov scores with a decent looking hook.
Makarov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kong defends well and Makarov ends up having to push Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makarov blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong tries to move into range but Makarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makarov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makarov connects with a right hand. Kong shakes it off.
Kong is rocked!
Makarov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kong is still in real trouble! Can Makarov finish him?
Makarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarov cracks Kong with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Makarov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kong is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Makarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Makarov!
A victorious Sergey Makarov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bane Concrete (ranked 1427 p4p, 171 weight class) and Joey Deertay (ranked 1875 p4p, 211 weight class). Bane Concrete could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joey Deertay's chin.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bane Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Deertay!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deertay defending well as Concrete loads up on a big left hand.
Deertay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Concrete misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deertay 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.
Concrete throws a lazy right hand but Deertay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deertay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Concrete did well to prevent Deertay getting side control.
Deertay in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Concrete tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Deertay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Deertay!
Joey Deertay decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 924 p4p, 36 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 1496 p4p, 66 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kraag takes a swing at Suckerpunch's ribcage but misses.
Kraag throws a body punch but Suckerpunch moves out of range.
A jab from Kraag misses.
Suckerpunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suckerpunch connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Suckerpunch scores with a four punch combination!
Suckerpunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Suckerpunch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Suckerpunch misses its intended target.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suckerpunch misses with a left hand
and Kraag counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraag sizes up Suckerpunch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Ricki Suckerpunch has been cut.
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Suckerpunch looks winded!
Suckerpunch looks to clinch
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ricki Suckerpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag swings for the body but Suckerpunch moves out of range.
Kraag sends Suckerpunch crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Suckerpunch up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Suckerpunch is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kraag engages and cracks Suckerpunch with a massive lead left hook - Suckerpunch tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kraag is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 405 p4p, 61 weight class) and Kevin McGuire (ranked 932 p4p, 116 weight class). Namasuzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Stand By Me- Ben King. McGuire has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namasuzuki clinches.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Namasuzuki walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Namasuzuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki blocks a jab.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namasuzuki.
McGuire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Namasuzuki defends well and McGuire ends up having to push Namasuzuki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Namasuzuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namasuzuki tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire 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.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Namasuzuki finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Namasuzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Namasuzuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Namasuzuki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Namasuzuki.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Namasuzuki.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Namasuzuki won't allow it.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin McGuire.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki lands a right hand.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Namasuzuki to keep the fight standing.
McGuire jumps guard but Namasuzuki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Namasuzuki just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Namasuzuki.
McGuire looks winded!
Namasuzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Namasuzuki.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Namasuzuki digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Namasuzuki.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?
Namasuzuki pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire jumps into guard, dragging Namasuzuki to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
McGuire 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.
Namasuzuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Namasuzuki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namasuzuki looking to pass the guard.
Namasuzuki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namasuzuki slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
Namasuzuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGuire gets back to full guard.
Namasuzuki won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Namasuzuki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Namasuzuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Namasuzuki blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Namasuzuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Namasuzuki up against the cage.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki is trying to stall.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire trying to stall but Namasuzuki improves his position.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Namasuzuki prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Namasuzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Namasuzuki tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Namasuzuki has McGuire pressed against the cage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki avoiding damage.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namasuzuki's elbow.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
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!
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Namasuzuki slows down the pace here.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Namasuzuki backwards.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Namasuzuki.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Namasuzuki on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Namasuzuki dips a shoulder and cracks McGuire with a mighty uppercut! McGuire falls back against the cage and Namasuzuki unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGuire is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Namasuzuki screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pupuki Namasuzuki 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almoez Ali (ranked 509 p4p, 68 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 298 p4p, 44 weight class). Johnson has chosen On The Run Jompson Brothers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
222 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Almoez Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Ali managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Johnson pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is standing up over Ali. Ali looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Ali tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Ali really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Ali is having none of it.
Ali wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnson looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Ali is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali bucks up and throws Johnson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ali slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ali.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manny Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Ali blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ali manages to stand up with Johnson still on his back. Eventually Johnson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Ali 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.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Ali cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Ali.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Manny Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Ali works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Ali cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Johnson.
Ali is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to shake Johnson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Johnson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Johnson cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Ali misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Ali is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Almoez Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Ali tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ali.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almoez Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Johnson tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
A short uppercut from Ali.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Ali pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Almoez Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Manny Johnson, 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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