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Sucker Punch Pro Series 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pongsupan Sitsongrit (ranked 5344 p4p, 4698 weight class) and Alexander Godunov (ranked 96 p4p, 76 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pongsupan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Godunov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godunov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Godunov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Godunov lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Godunov throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Godunov momentarily.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
Godunov instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godunov lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Godunov.
Sitsongrit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Godunov jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit is struggling to control the position.
Godunov digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godunov avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Godunov lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Godunov.
Godunov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Godunov - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Godunov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godunov.
Godunov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godunov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Godunov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Godunov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Pongsupan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit stuns Godunov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Godunov seems unphased.
Godunov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Godunov lands a lovely overhand right.
Godunov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godunov's head backwards.
Godunov missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Godunov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Godunov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Godunov's belly button to the back.
Godunov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Godunov down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pongsupan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pongsupan Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Carey (ranked 3974 p4p, 5886 weight class) and Montesh Dominguez (ranked 428 p4p, 536 weight class). Montesh Dominguez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Carey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Montesh Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez takes a swing at Carey's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Dominguez does no damage.
Carey feinted with a counter takedown.
Carey throws a lazy right hand but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carey dives in and scores a takedown into Dominguez's guard.
Carey with a nice head shot there.
Carey prevents Dominguez from getting back to his feet.
Carey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dominguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carey works over Dominguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Carey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carey stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
Carey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carey is in close to Dominguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carey landing some decent shots from guard.
Carey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carey working some strikes from top position.
Carey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carey with a nice head shot there.
Carey distracts Dominguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carey with a nice head shot there.
Carey postures up and lands a big shot to Dominguez's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dominguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carey landing some decent shots from guard.
Carey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carey distracts Dominguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carey is in close to Dominguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
 Dominguez is rocked!
Carey lands a couple of digs.
Dominguez is still in real trouble! Can Carey finish him?
Carey landing some decent shots from guard.
Carey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carey gets to his feet and stands over Dominguez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dominguez felt that one! Carey unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dominguez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Carey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Kerzner (ranked 3607 p4p, 7251 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 437 p4p, 623 weight class). Ecker has chosen Loyal as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Harold Kerzner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harold Kerzner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Kerzner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerzner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Ecker rushes Kerzner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ecker.
Ecker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ecker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerzner is defending well for now.
Ecker landing knees to the head.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Kerzner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ecker gets underhooks to prevent Kerzner's takedown attempt.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Kerzner blocks with his arms.
Kerzner jumps guard but Ecker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Kerzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerzner tries to score a body lock takedown but Ecker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kerzner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kerzner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ecker prevents it.
Kerzner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ecker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kerzner's face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ecker 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.
Ecker lands a nice elbow.
Ecker landing knees to the body.
Kerzner is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker lands an elbow just above Kerzner 's eye.
Kerzner is trying to pull guard but Ecker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kerzner is trying to pull guard but Ecker has him pressed against the cage.
Ecker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ecker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Kerzner is rocked!
Kerzner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ecker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ecker lands a damaging elbow.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Kerzner blocks with his arms.
Ecker lands an elbow inside that Kerzner shrugs off.
Oh Kerzner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ecker working the clinch nicely. Kerzner is working for position but Ecker cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kerzner crumples up against the cage and Ecker lands two more shots before the ref can save Kerzner! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Devin Ecker!
As Devin Ecker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I an thankful for the win. My coaches and trainers always put me in a position to succeed. My grind never stops. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Slamcock (ranked 3101 p4p, 3666 weight class) and John Popeye (ranked 383 p4p, 444 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Slamcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Popeye!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popeye darts in and clinches Slamcock up against the cage.
Popeye manages to break the clinch.
Slamcock loads up on a big right hand but Popeye slips the punch.
Slamcock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popeye avoids it really well and circles away.
Slamcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Slamcock does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Popeye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popeye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Popeye looks to score with a jab to the body but Slamcock is just out of range.
Slamcock slips a straight right by Popeye.
Slamcock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Popeye has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Slamcock shoots for a double leg takedown but Popeye sprawls well. He's pushed Slamcock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popeye moves out of range as Slamcock strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamcock tries to keep at a distance but Popeye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slamcock misses with some punches.
Popeye blocking some punches.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popeye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slamcock's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamcock.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Slamcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Popeye controls his hands.
Slamcock has a couple of punches blocked by Popeye.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popeye throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popeye tries to land a knee to the head but Slamcock blocks with his arms.
Popeye blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Slamcock fails to land.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slamcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slamcock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popeye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slamcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Popeye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popeye takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slamcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slamcock takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamcock.
Popeye tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slamcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popeye has Slamcock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Popeye pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Slamcock tumbling to the mat - Popeye dives into Slamcock's guard.
Slamcock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slamcock tries to get out of the position.
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!
Slamcock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popeye controls the pace.
Popeye content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Popeye throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamcock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slamcock is trying to keep Popeye in close.
Popeye cracks Slamcock with a solid left hand.
Slamcock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popeye on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popeye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slamcock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Popeye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popeye working some strikes from top position.
Popeye controls from within his opponent's guard.
Popeye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slamcock has momentary wrist control but Popeye slips an elbow through the middle.
Popeye trying to control but Slamcock is working from the bottom.
Popeye drops back looking for a leg! Slamcock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slamcock manages to kick Popeye off! Popeye jumps back into Slamcock's guard.
Slamcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popeye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slamcock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popeye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slamcock wants to sweep here but Popeye controlling him for the moment.
Popeye looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popeye shoots and misses
and Slamcock counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like John Popeye has been cut.
Slamcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popeye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Popeye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Popeye's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slamcock lands a big head kick that sends Popeye tumbling to the mat! Slamcock takes a step backwards and waves Popeye back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Popeye is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Slamcock shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Slamcock slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Slamcock lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tito Slamcock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jones (ranked 3186 p4p, 2689 weight class) and OJ Simpson (ranked 390 p4p, 339 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Simpson.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simpson.
Simpson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Simpson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
OJ Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Simpson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Simpson misses with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Jones tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones stalls.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones moves away from the strike by Simpson.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simpson manages to circle out of the way.
Simpson misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Simpson.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson jabs at Jones's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simpson misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Jones is rocked!
Jones switches off momentarily and Simpson cracks him with a monster right hand! Jones topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Simpson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Simpson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). OJ Simpson!
OJ Simpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 2138 p4p, 2953 weight class) and Ross Rhea (ranked 281 p4p, 366 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Rhea!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Rhea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Rhea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhea misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhea throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
No joy there for Rhea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Rhea. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Parker.
As Parker backs off Rhea throws a huge counter combo but Parker manages to avoid it all.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Rhea looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhea misses with a double jab
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Rhea will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhea in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A combination from Rhea does no damage.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhea was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Rhea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker works on Rhea's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhea.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Rhea struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhea backwards.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhea misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Rhea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Parker.
Parker digs a good body shot into Rhea's ribs.
Rhea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.
Jacob Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhea counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker digs a good body shot into Rhea's ribs.
Rhea misses with a hook to the body
and Parker counters with a left to the body.
Rhea is breathing heavily.
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a big head kick that sends Rhea tumbling to the mat! Parker takes a step backwards and waves Rhea back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rhea is rocked!
Parker flashes Rhea a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Rhea's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Rhea crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Parker punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Parker!
After the big win, Jacob Parker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raleigh St. Clair (ranked 2384 p4p, 4273 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 294 p4p, 462 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raleigh St. Clair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Clair shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St. Clair's guard.
St. Clair 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.
St. Clair has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
St. Clair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Clair is retaining full guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but St. Clair won't let him.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Clair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
St. Clair can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to take a breather but St. Clair is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Clair wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
St. Clair gets back to full guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Clair is keeping the position for now.
Lee is fighting to break St. Clair's control of his arms but St. Clair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee wants to control from the top but St. Clair keeps moving.
St. Clair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St. Clair is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control but St. Clair postures up.
Lee taking some punishment here, with St. Clair in his half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but St. Clair is controlling well.
St. Clair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee wants to control but St. Clair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St. Clair lands a nice short elbow.
St. Clair looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Clair is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
St. Clair perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St. Clair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St. Clair's back!
Lee is trying to control but St. Clair is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Lee looking to control but St. Clair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St. Clair is looking to escape.
Lee is trying to control here but St. Clair has managed to regain half guard.
St. Clair wants to get back to full guard.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St. Clair won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. St. Clair manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Clair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and St. Clair counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lee! St. Clair lets Lee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lee is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Rock Lee has been cut.
Lee throws a body punch but St. Clair moves out of range.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Clair finish him?
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St. Clair's head backwards.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
St. Clair checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and St. Clair counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raleigh St. Clair!
After winning the bout, Raleigh St. Clair thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 2473 p4p, 3629 weight class) and Ali Hasanov (ranked 313 p4p, 441 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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212
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Hasanov!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thai is defended easily by Hasanov.
Hasanov closes the distance and pushes Thai back into the cage.
Thai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hasanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hasanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasanov stops a takedown attempt from Thai.
Hasanov digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hasanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Hasanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thai is working for takedown but Hasanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hasanov lands an elbow inside that Thai shrugs off.
 It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hasanov tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hasanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hasanov lands a body shot.
Hasanov throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Hasanov throws out a powerful jab.
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Hasanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hasanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thai takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thai is trying to pull guard but Hasanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hasanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasanov.
Still in the clinch, Hasanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasanov lands an uppercut.
Hasanov manages to break the clinch.
Hasanov swinging wildly here.
Hasanov drives through and clinches with Thai against the cage.
Hasanov taking a breather.
Hasanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hasanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hasanov feints and then cracks Thai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thai down.
Hasanov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hasanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hasanov won't be happy with that.
Hasanov tries to bench press Thai off him but Thai keeps the position.
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hasanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hasanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hasanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thai swings around for an armbar but Hasanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.
Hasanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hasanov wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Thai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hasanov uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Hasanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hasanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Hasanov misses.
Hasanov misses with a right hand
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hasanov dives on top into guard.
Hasanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thai is looking for a sweep. Hasanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasanov wants to control but Thai is keeping him busy.
Hasanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hasanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hasanov's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasanov trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasanov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thai is staying active.
Thai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hasanov is doing well to defend. Thai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hasanov is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wille Thai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Karhu (ranked 2088 p4p, 1973 weight class) and Mike Bard (ranked 273 p4p, 258 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu moves forwards but Bard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bard counters with an inside leg kick.
Karhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bard!
Bard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
Bard misses with a wild combination.
And Karhu counters with a quick kick to the body but Bard blocks it.
Bard tries to land a leg kick but Karhu saw it coming and moves away.
Karhu swings for the body but Bard moves out of range.
Karhu throws the kick towards the body but Bard avoids it.
Bard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bard.
Karhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karhu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karhu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu chips away with some ground and pound.
Karhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Karhu stands up over Bard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Bard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Karhu postures up and lands a big shot to Bard's brow.
Karhu scoring with some ground and pound.
Karhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bard 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.
Karhu lands a couple of digs.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karhu cracks Bard with a solid left hand.
Karhu distracts Bard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu works over Bard with some ground and pound from guard.
Karhu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bard wants to sweep here but Karhu controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karhu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karhu is working Bard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhu trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Karhu connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
Karhu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karhu working some strikes from top position.
Bard is rocked!
Karhu loads up on a big left hand. Bard felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Karhu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bard can't hide his disappointment, as Karhu celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemmo Karhu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sacrificial Lamb (ranked 1196 p4p, 1803 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 168 p4p, 238 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacrificial Lamb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lamb.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamb.
Lamb scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Lamb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Aleks Kuznetsov has been cut.
Lamb blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lamb is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Lamb sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov thumps Lamb with a low kick.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Lamb counters with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Lamb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamb moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Lamb counters with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov does it's job there.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Lamb counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamb.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuznetsov wants to slow Lamb down by chopping away at his legs.
Lamb checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lamb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Lamb avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov jabs Lamb right on the nose. Lamb blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Lamb throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Lamb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lamb blocks a leg kick.
Lamb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Lamb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamb slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Lamb.
Lamb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamb under the eye.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb walks into a left hand.
Lamb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamb.
Lamb with a nice calf kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Lamb counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lamb at a distance.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Lamb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lamb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a really nice looking cross but Lamb seems unphased.
Lamb lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws a monster overhand right that drops Lamb! Kuznetsov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Kuznetsov!
Aleks Kuznetsov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Aleks Kuznetsov 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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