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Muhammad Arslan had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Ace Dudley was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Garcia (ranked 4027 p4p, 2298 weight class) and Worf Mogh (ranked 478 p4p, 307 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manuel Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Mogh with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Mogh slips under a jab.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Mogh's defenses.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mogh with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia tries to clinch but Mogh moves out of range.
Mogh with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Mogh uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh keeps the fight on the outside.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mogh.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mogh moves away.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mogh moved out of range nicely.
Mogh dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mogh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mogh with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Mogh moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Mogh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mogh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garcia tries to score with some ground and pound. Mogh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mogh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia laying and praying for a moment but Mogh takes advantage and regains half guard.
Garcia is keen to just control but Mogh is a slippery customer.
Mogh tries to kick Garcia off but Garcia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia is just content to waste time from the top position. Mogh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mogh wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses. Mogh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcia's guard. Nice move by Mogh!
Mogh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mogh passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to get back to full guard but Mogh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Mogh is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mogh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Mogh moves out of range.
Garcia takes a swing at Mogh's ribcage but misses.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mogh.
Mogh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mogh can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mogh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mogh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Mogh shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manuel Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mogh feints the counter takedown.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mogh moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Mogh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Mogh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mogh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mogh moves out of range of the strikes.
Mogh feints the counter takedown.
Mogh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mogh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Mogh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mogh circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mogh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Mogh is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia misses with a hook. Mogh ducked under it nicely.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mogh avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Manuel Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mogh moved out of range nicely.
Mogh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia throws a body punch but Mogh moves out of range.
Mogh feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Mogh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mogh moves away.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mogh circles away quickly and effectively.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mogh slips a straight right by Garcia.
Mogh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogh blocks a jab.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mogh moved out of range nicely.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mogh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mogh.
Mogh with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Mogh feints the counter takedown.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Mogh avoids it well.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mogh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Mogh avoids them all with ease.
Mogh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Garcia dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mogh avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garcia throws the left hand but Mogh avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mogh on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Mogh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Mogh tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mogh circles away and keeps his distance.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia throws a body punch but Mogh moves out of range.
Mogh with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Mogh's shoulder, as Mogh tries to avoid the shot.
Mogh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Mogh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia tries to bum rush Mogh with a series of wild strikes but Mogh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mogh slips a jab from Garcia.
Mogh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mogh staying out of range there.
Mogh blocks a jab.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Mogh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Mogh avoids them all with ease.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Mogh saw that one coming.
Mogh feints the counter takedown.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mogh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Mogh with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Mogh defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mogh avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mogh moves away.
Garcia throws a body punch but Mogh moves out of range.
Mogh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Mogh moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Mogh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Garcia misses.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mogh circles away quickly and effectively.
Mogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mogh moved out of range nicely.
Garcia misses with a hook. Mogh ducked under it nicely.
Mogh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mogh avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Mogh feints the counter takedown.
Mogh swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Mogh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Mogh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mogh.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Mogh passes into half guard.
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!
Mogh tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Worf Mogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mogh seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Garcia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gilmat Kirk (ranked 1766 p4p, 4093 weight class) and Steven Rutherford (ranked 184 p4p, 367 weight class). Kirk comes to the cage accompanied by Lords of Iron. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilmat Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Kirk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirk!
Rutherford takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutherford circles away.
Kirk has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk stalling the fight.
Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rutherford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk lands a nice elbow.
Kirk pulls guard.
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirk holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford preventing the sweep.
Rutherford trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk is looking for a triangle here but Rutherford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kirk gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk actively working from the bottom here.
Kirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kirk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutherford is working away from the top position though.
Rutherford moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kirk.
Rutherford working away.
Kirk sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk looking for submissions off his back.
Kirk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
Kirk trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
Kirk gets full guard.
Kirk trying to keep a closed guard but Rutherford is proving a slippery customer.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Rutherford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirk working for a triangle but Rutherford defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rutherford uses it to pass to side control.
Kirk is looking for a sweep.
Kirk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rutherford's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk moves into full guard.
Kirk looking for a guillotine here but Rutherford defends easily.
Kirk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rutherford is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gilmat Kirk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirk's head.
Kirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Kirk shoots and misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
Kirk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Kirk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutherford circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutherford tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutherford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutherford's waist but Rutherford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirk off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford thinks about the counter body kick.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Kirk.
As Rutherford looks to move away, Kirk throws a big counter combo but Rutherford just gets out of the way.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Kirk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirk.
Rutherford is adopting a defensive guard.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk postures up.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.
Kirk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rutherford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rutherford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutherford has managed to get both his arms back between Kirk's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford content to stall in guard here.
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control.
Kirk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rutherford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rutherford avoids the attempt from Kirk to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kirk gets a clinch.
Kirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutherford or not.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Kirk jumps guard but Rutherford stands there with Kirk around his waist. Kirk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kirk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford slows down the pace here.
Kirk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutherford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kirk, into his guard.
Kirk is trying to keep Rutherford in close.
Kirk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutherford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rutherford wants to stand but Kirk is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is posturing up here but Kirk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rutherford tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rutherford has to tap! Slick submission there by Kirk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilmat Kirk!
Gilmat Kirk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Strdoza (ranked 3503 p4p, 2437 weight class) and Spencer Williams (ranked 202 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Strdoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Strdoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Strdoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strdoza is sitting in close to Williams's body. Williams has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Strdoza is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Strdoza is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Williams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Spencer Williams!
Spencer Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Olsen (ranked 2116 p4p, 3163 weight class) and Karl Henriksen (ranked 271 p4p, 392 weight class). Henriksen has chosen OST Vikings - If I Had a Heart as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen misses with a hook.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Olsen 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.
Henriksen throws a jab when Olsen was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Henriksen. Those never looked like landing.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Olsen throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Henriksen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olsen slips a jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Henriksen throws a low kick, looking for Olsen's leg but Olsen calmly moves out of range.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henriksen shoots in looking for a takedown. Olsen tries to sprawl out of it but Henriksen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karl Henriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Henriksen saw that one coming.
Henriksen shoots in and drives through. Olsen sprawls well.
Olsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hugo Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Henriksen.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Henriksen misses.
Jab, jab by Olsen - just one landing.
Olsen throws the left hand but Henriksen avoids the punch easily.
Henriksen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Olsen misses.
Henriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.
Olsen lands with an overhand left.
Henriksen throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Olsen misses its target.
Olsen thuds his right hand into Henriksen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Olsen as he connects with a hook.
Olsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Olsen catches Henriksen right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen tries to work over Olsen's front leg with a kick but Olsen checks it.
Henriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Olsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henriksen throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen with a hook.
Henriksen tries to land a front kick but Olsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henriksen closes the distance and clinches up with Olsen, looking for a takedown. Henriksen pushes Olsen against the cage but Olsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henriksen shoots for a takedown but Olsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henriksen lands a nice shot that snaps Olsen's head back.
Olsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olsen connects with a body shot that sends Henriksen's belly button to the back.
Donk. Olsen catches Henriksen right on the button with a cross.
Henriksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olsen sets himself, and Henriksen steps forward looking for the clinch! Olsen avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olsen is fending him off so far but Henriksen persists. Nope, Olsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Olsen.
Henriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
Henriksen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Olsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Olsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Henriksen.
Olsen throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Henriksen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olsen misses with a straight right.
Hugo Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen throws a leg kick
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Henriksen throws a leg kick but Olsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Olsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Olsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henriksen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Henriksen.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Henriksen is predictable there
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Henriksen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henriksen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henriksen looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Olsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Olsen thuds his right hand into Henriksen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henriksen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Henriksen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henriksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henriksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Henriksen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henriksen scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen connects with a right hand. Henriksen shakes it off.
Henriksen misses with a two punch combination.
Henriksen throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.
Henriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henriksen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olsen is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Henriksen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Henriksen shoots in but no luck this time.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Henriksen ducks down to avoid it.
Henriksen shoots in and bounces Olsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Olsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henriksen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Henriksen jumps guard but Olsen stands there with Henriksen around his waist. Henriksen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Olsen lands a body shot.
Olsen lands a shot to the body.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugo Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Henriksen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henriksen breaks from the clinch.
Henriksen lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Olsen blocks the leg kick.
Henriksen staying out of range there.
Henriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
Henriksen misses with a head kick.
Henriksen throws a lazy head kick
and Olsen counters with a nice body shot.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henriksen.
Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
Olsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Henriksen should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henriksen. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henriksen misses with a looping left.
Olsen lands a head shot.
Henriksen avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Olsen lands with a cross.
Henriksen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Olsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Olsen controlling the position.
Henriksen preventing the sweep.
Olsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henriksen preventing the sweep.
Olsen is pulling down on Henriksen's head to control his posture.
Olsen trying to control the position.
Henriksen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Olsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henriksen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olsen connects with a body shot.
Olsen jabs at Henriksen's body.
Henriksen has his takedown stuffed
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henriksen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henriksen lands in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Henriksen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Karl Henriksen has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henriksen throws a big right hand that misses.
Olsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Olsen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Olsen takes a swing at Henriksen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Henriksen swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Henriksen misses its intended target.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
Henriksen drops his hands momentarily and Olsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Henriksen throws a front kick that sends Olsen stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Henriksen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henriksen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Henriksen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henriksen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henriksen throws a push kick but Olsen slaps the foot to one side.
Olsen misses with a hook.
Henriksen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henriksen tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Olsen misses its target.
Olsen connects with a right hand. Henriksen shakes it off.
Olsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henriksen.
Olsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Henriksen defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
Olsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Olsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Henriksen off the cage and back into range.
Olsen checks the leg kick.
Henriksen throws a nice head kick!
Henriksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henriksen swings widly with a right hand
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Henriksen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henriksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henriksen throws a sloppy head kick
and Olsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Olsen catches Henriksen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Olsen.
Henriksen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olsen connects with the punch.
Olsen slips under a jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Henriksen slips a jab from Olsen.
Henriksen wants to counter with a clinch but Olsen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olsen.
Olsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Olsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henriksen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olsen but Olsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henriksen takes one on the button.
Henriksen throws a leg kick that misses.
Olsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
Henriksen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Olsen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hugo Olsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henriksen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Henriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Karl Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Henriksen moved out of range nicely.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Olsen scores with a nice right hand.
Olsen lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Olsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Olsen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Amery (ranked 1177 p4p, 2204 weight class) and Keith Bronson (ranked 37 p4p, 67 weight class). Keith Bronson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Amery throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
Amery moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bronson goes down! Can Amery finish him!?
 Bronson is rocked!
 It looks like Keith Bronson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amery tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronson is retaining full guard.
Bronson wants to stand and escape but Amery is having none of it.
Amery wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Amery drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Amery as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bronson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Amery! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Amery!
Our winner, John Amery, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lu Wai Ping (ranked 2057 p4p, 1344 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 264 p4p, 181 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneeland dips to his left and cracks Wai Ping with an uppercut!
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kneeland.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Wai Ping is having none of it.
Wai Ping gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick.
Kneeland slips under a jab.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Wai Ping keeps it at a distance.
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
Kneeland lands a leg kick that knocks Wai Ping off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Kneeland.
That kick from Kneeland tenderised Wai Ping's leg. Wai Ping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kneeland scores with a jab to the head.
Kneeland throws the left hand but Wai Ping avoids the punch easily.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland misses with a hook. Wai Ping ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Wai Ping misses.
Kneeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneeland misses the target.
Kneeland moves out of range as Wai Ping strikes.
Kneeland 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.
Kneeland thuds his right hand into Wai Ping's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kneeland wants to clinch but Wai Ping slips to the side
and Wai Ping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneeland misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kneeland.
Wai Ping swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Kneeland moved away.
Wai Ping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping slips a jab and a cross from Kneeland.
Kneeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Wai Ping circles away.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kneeland's head backwards.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneeland is just out of range.
Wai Ping listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a low kick, looking for Wai Ping's leg but Wai Ping calmly moves out of range.
Wai Ping was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeland lunges at Wai Ping with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wai Ping's hand.
Kneeland lands an overhand right.
Wai Ping 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.
Wai Ping throws a solid leg kick but Kneeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wai Ping.
Wai Ping lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Kneeland tries a quick counter leg kick but Wai Ping is wise to it.
A combination from Kneeland does no damage.
Kneeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kneeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Kneeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneeland throws a chopping leg kick but Wai Ping manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kneeland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wai Ping thuds his right hand into Kneeland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kneeland throws a right hand that misses
and Wai Ping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneeland is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wai Ping had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wai Ping ducks right into an uppercut from Kneeland.
A lazy left from Wai Ping finds it's target.
Kneeland works over Wai Ping's head and body with a nice combination.
Kneeland tries to clinch there but Wai Ping circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wai Ping on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wai Ping connects with a nice looking jab.
Wai Ping lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kneeland will feel that in the morning.
Kneeland moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wai Ping misses the target.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Kneeland blocks it.
Kneeland ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wai Ping tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland lands an uppercut.
Kneeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wai Ping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wai Ping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneeland lands a jab to the head.
Kneeland misses with a leg kick.
Kneeland clinches up with Wai Ping and pushes him back against the cage.
Wai Ping tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot to the body.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeland lands an uppercut.
Wai Ping throws a punch but it's blocked by Kneeland.
A shot in the inside from Kneeland.
Kneeland lands an elbow that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks for a moment.
 Wai Ping is rocked!
 It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Kneeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Wai Ping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland lands with a right to the head.
Wai Ping tries to throw a body punch but Kneeland avoids it by throwing Wai Ping back against the cage.
Kneeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wai Ping's efforts to push away.
Kneeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wai Ping seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
Wai Ping goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wai Ping.
Kneeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Wai Ping 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.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut. Kneeland saw that one coming.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland cracks Wai Ping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wai Ping avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wai Ping lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kneeland's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kneeland lands an overhand right.
A left and a right from Kneeland both land. Nice combination.
Kneeland throws a hook but Wai Ping blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
That's time! Wai Ping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kneeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wai Ping scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Kneeland.
Kneeland scores with a hook.
Wai Ping throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wai Ping finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wai Ping takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneeland misses with a right hand
and Wai Ping counters with an inside leg kick.
Wai Ping tries a low kick but Kneeland avoids it.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Wai Ping.
Kneeland throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Wai Ping to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland tries to work over Wai Ping's front leg with a kick but Wai Ping checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kneeland as he connects with a hook.
Wai Ping has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wai Ping avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Wai Ping catches Kneeland right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Kneeland.
Wai Ping ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland loads up on a big right hand but Wai Ping slips the punch.
A jab from Kneeland misses.
Kneeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Wai Ping.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kneeland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kneeland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kneeland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wai Ping looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kneeland clinches.
Wai Ping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland lands with a right to the head.
Kneeland digs a right hand underneath Wai Ping's ribcage. Wai Ping let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wai Ping tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneeland's elbow.
Kneeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wai Ping misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kneeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kneeland throws a leg kick
and Kneeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneeland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wai Ping.
Jab by Kneeland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wai Ping walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Wai Ping wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Kneeland is looking to clinch but Wai Ping is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
Wai Ping pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kneeland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but Kneeland avoids it.
Kneeland connects with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wai Ping 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 Kneeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kneeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wai Ping looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Kneeland.
Kneeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wai Ping lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Kneeland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.
Kneeland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneeland misses the target.
It looked like Wai Ping wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kneeland throws a looping overhand right but Wai Ping ducks down to avoid it.
Kneeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wai Ping.
Kneeland throws a solid leg kick but Wai Ping takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kneeland.
Wai Ping is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping defending well as Kneeland loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping looks to land a body kick but Kneeland moved away.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the body kick from Kneeland.
Kneeland connects with a right hand. Wai Ping shakes it off.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Wai Ping blocks the leg kick.
Kneeland throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wai Ping checks a low kick from Kneeland.
Kneeland scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Wai Ping. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Kneeland misses.
Wai Ping thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wai Ping connects with a right hand. Kneeland shakes it off.
Wai Ping blocks a jab.
Wai Ping connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kneeland momentarily.
Wai Ping 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Kneeland.
Kneeland cracks Wai Ping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kneeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick.
Wai Ping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wai Ping sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kneeland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneeland misses the target.
Wai Ping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that Wai Ping avoids nicely.
Kneeland wants to land a leg kick but Wai Ping is out of range.
Kneeland misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Wai Ping coming out on top.
A solid body kick from Kneeland.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wai Ping.
Kneeland looks to land a body kick but Wai Ping moved away.
Kneeland throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kneeland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kneeland misses with a two punch combination.
Kneeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wai Ping finds it's way round the side to connect with Kneeland's head.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
Kneeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wai Ping moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kneeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wai Ping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneeland checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Kneeland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Kneeland misses.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the leg kick from Kneeland.
Wai Ping takes a swing at Kneeland's ribcage but misses.
Wai Ping takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.
Wai Ping defending well as Kneeland loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wai Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneeland throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kneeland throws a looping overhand right but Wai Ping ducks down to avoid it.
Wai Ping throws a big shot that misses.
Kneeland throws a right hand that Wai Ping ducks under and follows up with a left that Wai Ping also avoids with ease.
Wai Ping throws a body punch but Kneeland moves out of range.
Kneeland checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kneeland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kneeland lunges at Wai Ping with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wai Ping's hand.
Kneeland staying out of range there.
Kneeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kneeland takes one on the button.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick which misses Kneeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Kneeland tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneeland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wai Ping throws a chopping leg kick but Kneeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wai Ping looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Lu Wai Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping scores with a leg kick.
Wai Ping cracks Kneeland with an open hand slap.
Kneeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kneeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneeland misses with a looping left.
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Wai Ping.
Nice cross by Kneeland.
Wai Ping takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.
Wai Ping takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kneeland! But no joy.
Kneeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wai Ping counters with a thumping low kick.
Kneeland slips a jab from Wai Ping.
Kneeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kneeland throws a nice looking combination but Wai Ping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping looks to throw the jab but Kneeland is out of range.
Kneeland appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wai Ping tried to score with a low kick but Kneeland checks it.
Wai Ping connects with a crisp jab.
Wai Ping throws the kick towards the body but Kneeland avoids it.
It seemed like Kneeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wai Ping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kneeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kneeland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Wai Ping misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneeland.
Kneeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland throws a shot from downtown. Wai Ping moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland lands with a straight right. Wai Ping didn't see that one coming.
Wai Ping buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Kneeland moved away.
Kneeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Kneeland moves out of range of the leg kick from Wai Ping.
Kneeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneeland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wai Ping if he has to take too many more of those.
Wai Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland misses the jab.
Kneeland scores with a leg kick.
Wai Ping waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Kneeland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kneeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Wai Ping takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kneeland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Wai Ping staying out of range there.
Wai Ping waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wai Ping under the eye.
Wai Ping wants to land a leg kick but Kneeland is out of range.
Kneeland throws a push kick but Wai Ping slaps the foot to one side.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Kneeland blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skillz Kneeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kneeland 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland gave a mention to Waste of Money Nutrition lol in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Lu Wai Ping stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train hard and win fans '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porthos Knox (ranked 1108 p4p, 2107 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 163 p4p, 289 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Step Closer | Linkin Park. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox slips a jab from Askren.
Askren throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Askren throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knox wants to clinch up but Askren keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox misses the body punch
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is controlling Askren's posture.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Askren being controlled here momentarily.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askren wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren is looking to pass into half guard but Knox pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Knox is in guard.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox lying in Askren's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Askren decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Knox taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Askren!
Matt Askren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Porthos Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.
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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 40 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
A clash of legs there as Viki blocks the low kick.
Viki throws a counter combo.
Viki lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Viki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
The fighters circling - Viki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy feints and then cracks Viki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viki down.
Murphy with a jab.
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!
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Viki misses with a combination
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy tests Viki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Viki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
We've been informed that Viki 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.
Murphy swings for the body but Viki moves out of range.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws the left hand but Viki avoids the punch easily.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Viki's head.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Viki blocks the low kick.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Viki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Viki moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a jab when Viki was well out of range.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Viki goes for a small jab and connects. Now Viki goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Murphy stumbles back but Viki runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Murphy to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Murphy will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miki Viki!
An out of breath Miki Viki 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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