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SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 1265 p4p, 4744 weight class) and Billy Quinn (ranked 171 p4p, 501 weight class). Quinn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad MF. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Quinn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Quinn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Quinn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov tries to move into range but Quinn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Quinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Billy Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Quinn lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quinn.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Quinn checks it.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Quinn checks it.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Quinn throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Quinn's leg but Quinn calmly moves out of range.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Quinn looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Quinn avoided it.
Petrov 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.
Quinn missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quinn shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Quinn wants to clinch
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quinn throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Quinn moves away and avoids it.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Quinn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quinn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Quinn 's knee.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Quinn throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
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.
Quinn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Quinn moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Quinn slips under a jab from Petrov.
Quinn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot by Quinn.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quinn. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn fails with the takedown.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quinn is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Quinn throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Quinn goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quinn.
Quinn takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quinn tries to clinch up.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Quinn
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinn misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Quinn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quinn. Petrov shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quinn.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Quinn throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quinn has time to react.
Quinn checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quinn closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quinn!
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quinn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn looks to clinch
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Quinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Quinn instigates a clinch.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Billy Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quinn takes a shot to the head.
Petrov gets through Quinn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quinn misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Quinn swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Quinn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quinn scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billy Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quinn! But no joy.
Quinn moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quinn wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quinn tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Quinn scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Quinn misses with a straight right.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quinn is out of range.
Quinn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov lands a 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!
Quinn lands with a nice body punch.
Billy Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Quinn on that attempt.
Petrov cracks Quinn with an open hand slap.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Quinn off the cage and back into range.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quinn tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quinn is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Quinn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quinn's sensitive parts.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quinn at a distance.
Quinn dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Quinn's head and hops out.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Quinn throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quinn.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quinn lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Quinn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quinn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Quinn off the cage and back into range.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinn on the side of the head.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov scores with a jab. Quinn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A relieved looking Grigoriy Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Billy Quinn stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard River (ranked 1350 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Aleksi Heimo (ranked 82 p4p, 183 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica: Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Heimo lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimo misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heimo misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Heimo misses
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heimo's knee momentarily.
Heimo tries a head kick but it misses.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heimo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heimo throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a right hand that Heimo ducks under and follows up with a left that Heimo also avoids with ease.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Heimo seems unphased.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River shoots in looking for a takedown. Heimo tries to sprawl out of it but River keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heimo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heimo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Heimo throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Heimo throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heimo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Heimo blocks the low kick.
A cross from River lands.
Heimo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heimo lands a high kick!
Heimo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Heimo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimo throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Heimo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Aleksi Heimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Aleksi Heimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimo.
Heimo scores with a body shot.
River clobbers Heimo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Heimo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Heimo is looking for a triangle here but River uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
River slows the pace down.
Heimo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River is looking to take a break and control but Heimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River working away.
Heimo tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
River lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
River trying to control the position but Heimo is working away.
River is working Heimo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Heimo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom here.
Heimo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimo is looking to reverse the position.
River working away.
Heimo is working to avoid the ground and pound but River connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Heimo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heimo, who protects the arm well.
River grinds an elbow into Heimo's temple.
 Heimo is rocked!
Heimo taking a bit of punishment here - River scoring with strikes.
Heimo is still in real trouble! Can River finish him?
River is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Heimo looks calm but he's in trouble here. River gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Heimo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! River lets go of the hold and Heimo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernhard River!
After winning the bout, Bernhard River 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Morales (ranked 1565 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 211 p4p, 190 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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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Morales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by Morales.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Morales prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Nice elbow from Morales.
 It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Morales, against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales keeps control of Dvalishvili as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dvalishvili's brow.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales cracks Dvalishvili with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Morales, against the cage.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Morales seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Dvalishvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dvalishvili.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Morales working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dvalishvili's brow.
Dvalishvili works on Morales's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Morales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Morales.
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales lands a damaging elbow.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dvalishvili's brow.
Morales throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dvalishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili misses with a kick to the body.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Morales down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Morales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales walks into a straight right hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili with a jab.
Morales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dvalishvili darts in and clinches Morales up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Morales.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Angel Morales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
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.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Morales slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dvalishvili with a nice calf kick.
Morales throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Morales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dvalishvili connects with a solid leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dvalishvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morales checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Morales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Morales.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales defending well as Dvalishvili loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Dvalishvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Morales is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dvalishvili there.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Morales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dvalishvili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morales scrambles back to his feet.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Morales finds it's target.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Dvalishvili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice combination. Morales backs away looking to recover.
Nice cross by Dvalishvili.
Good standup being displayed there by Dvalishvili as he connects with a hook.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dvalishvili.
Morales walks into a jab.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Dvalishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Dvalishvili is predictable there
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dvalishvili tries to land a leg kick but Morales saw it coming and moves away.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Morales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dvalishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dvalishvili.
A right hook to the body lands for Morales.
Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morales is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dvalishvili.
Morales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dvalishvili takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Dvalishvili. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dvalishvili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morales under the eye.
Morales misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dvalishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Morales looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Morales.
Dvalishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Morales sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morales lands a jab to the head.
That has opened up Koba Dvalishvili's cut even more.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a nice hook to Morales's body. Morales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the head.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Dvalishvili with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
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!
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morales throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Dvalishvili gets a clinch.
Morales misses with an elbow over the top.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Morales.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
Dvalishvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into Morales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morales's gas tank.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the temple.
Morales prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Morales - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morales misses with a shot to the body
and Dvalishvili holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morales creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dvalishvili's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morales.
Morales is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morales lands an elbow inside that Dvalishvili shrugs off.
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!
Morales creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dvalishvili's defenses.
Morales looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Angel Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili presses Morales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab to the body
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
Dvalishvili clinches up against the cage.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is looking to control Morales's arms but Morales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dvalishvili has his back to the cage.
Dvalishvili is working Morales over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
Morales throws an elbow but it misses.
Dvalishvili avoids the elbow strike from Morales, against the cage.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Morales is looking to counter the offense by Dvalishvili and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Morales 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick, looking for Morales's leg but Morales calmly moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Morales moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Morales pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dvalishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dvalishvili - that will leave a mark!
Morales lands an overhand right.
The cut above Koba Dvalishvili's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body kick from Dvalishvili.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koba Dvalishvili.
I think Dvalishvili has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Picklesbly (ranked 1119 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 69 p4p, 122 weight class). Picklesbly's entrance music is Pickle Song. A fine choice. Kazimierz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Picklesbly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz shoots for a double leg takedown but Picklesbly sprawls well. He's pushed Kazimierz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Picklesbly tests Kazimierz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazimierz throws a hook but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
Picklesbly drives through and clinches with Kazimierz against the cage.
Kazimierz is trying to push Picklesbly away but Picklesbly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees to the body from Picklesbly.
Kazimierz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Picklesbly has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kazimierz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Picklesbly lands a shoulder strike.
Picklesbly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kazimierz or not.
Picklesbly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
Picklesbly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Picklesbly.
Kazimierz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picklesbly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Picklesbly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picklesbly lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Picklesbly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Picklesbly misses with a knee to the head.
Kazimierz is looking to break free of the clinch but Picklesbly has double underhooks.
Picklesbly crunches a lovely knee into Kazimierz's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Picklesbly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands an elbow just above Kazimierz 's eye.
Picklesbly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Picklesbly lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picklesbly lands a shot to the body.
Picklesbly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Picklesbly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kazimierz looks winded!
Picklesbly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kazimierz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Picklesbly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kazimierz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kazimierz can't break the clinch.
Picklesbly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Picklesbly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Picklesbly lands an elbow just above Kazimierz 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kazimierz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazimierz breaks from the clinch.
Picklesbly jabs at Kazimierz's body.
Picklesbly lands a nice hook to Kazimierz's body. Kazimierz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Picklesbly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Picklesbly misses its target.
Kazimierz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Picklesbly avoids the body shot from Kazimierz.
A bone on bone clash there as Picklesbly blocks the leg kick.
Kazimierz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly scores with a jab. Kazimierz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kazimierz throws a hook but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
Picklesbly darts in and clinches Kazimierz up against the cage.
Picklesbly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazimierz's defenses.
Picklesbly has Kazimierz pressed against the cage, preventing Kazimierz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Picklesbly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picklesbly works on Kazimierz's body with a couple of short punches.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside.
Picklesbly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picklesbly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picklesbly cracks Kazimierz with a nice body shot.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside that Kazimierz shrugs off.
That has opened up Aleksander Kazimierz's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazimierz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kazimierz is rocked!
Picklesbly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kazimierz is still on wobbly legs! Can Picklesbly finish him?
Kazimierz wants to stall.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picklesbly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazimierz's defenses.
Picklesbly working the clinch nicely. Kazimierz is working for position but Picklesbly cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kazimierz crumples up against the cage and Picklesbly lands two more shots before the ref can save Kazimierz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Adrian Picklesbly!
An out of breath Adrian Picklesbly 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 896 p4p, 1308 weight class) and John McSulley (ranked 125 p4p, 180 weight class). Kardashian's entrance music is Wu Tang Clan - Gravel Pit. A fine choice. 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 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McSulley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kardashian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kardashian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
McSulley is looking to score with low kicks.
McSulley checks a low kick from Kardashian.
McSulley slips under a jab.
Kardashian cracks McSulley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSulley.
McSulley needs to keep his hands up - Kardashian had a free shot at his head there.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSulley manages to avoid it.
McSulley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian closes the distance and clinches.
McSulley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kardashian - that landed with a thud.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the side of McSulley's head.
A short right from Kardashian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSulley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSulley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McSulley misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, McSulley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
McSulley blocking some punches.
McSulley misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSulley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McSulley tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McSulley blocking some punches.
McSulley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSulley scores with a shot to the side of Kardashian's head.
McSulley lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but McSulley avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Kardashian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by McSulley.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
McSulley misses with the head strike.
McSulley blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
McSulley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian tries to work over McSulley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McSulley lands with a short shot to the head.
McSulley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from McSulley - that landed with a thud.
McSulley tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing McSulley back against the cage.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSulley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McSulley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kardashian lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
Kardashian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian pushes McSulley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSulley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
McSulley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kardashian or not.
McSulley presses Kardashian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by McSulley.
McSulley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSulley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kardashian as the two fighters clinch.
Kardashian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but McSulley uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSulley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as McSulley controls the action.
McSulley misses with a hook from the clinch.
McSulley throws a head punch that misses.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
McSulley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McSulley is working Kardashian over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kardashian.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from McSulley.
McSulley has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
McSulley has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
A short right from McSulley.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
McSulley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSulley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSulley takes a shot to the head.
Kardashian tries to work over McSulley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from McSulley.
McSulley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSulley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kardashians head.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSulley's elbow.
Kardashian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from McSulley.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of McSulley backwards.
McSulley misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as McSulley controls the action.
Kardashian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSulley misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSulley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
Kardashian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kardashian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSulley can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick from Kardashian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kardashian connects with a good right hand that stumbles McSulley. McSulley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by McSulley. Beautiful body shot.
McSulley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
McSulley connects with a jab.
 It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley throws a right hand that misses
letting Kardashian counter with a right hand.
McSulley is rocked!
McSulley tries to get into range but Kardashian steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McSulley! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kardashian scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Kemonito (ranked 785 p4p, 852 weight class) and Niko Alzate (ranked 47 p4p, 51 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kemonito might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kemonito Entrance Music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Kemonito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Alzate!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alzate lands a right hand.
Alzate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kemonito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alzate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alzate takes a swing at Kemonito's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Alzate.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alzate.
Nice shot by Alzate.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Alzate misses with the combination.
Alzate throws a wild body kick that Kemonito sees coming a mile off.
Kemonito attempts a counter takedown but Alzate avoids it well and moves away.
Kemonito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kemonito backing away here, and Alzate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kemonito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate lands a front kick.
Alzate is looking to slow Kemonito down with leg kicks.
Alzate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kemonito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alzate 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.
Alzate throws a nice head kick!
Alzate cracks Kemonito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Kemonito down.
Alzate throws a head kick that half lands.
Alzate scores with a jab. Kemonito acknowledges it with a nod of 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!
Alzate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Alzate.
Alzate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kemonito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate scores with a kick to the body.
Alzate missing with a left hand there. Kemonito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kemonito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alzate sizes up Kemonito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kemonito avoids the body shot from Alzate.
Kemonito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alzate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Alzate misses.
It looked like Kemonito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Alzate. That snapped Kemonito's head back.
Alzate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kemonito is out of range and Alzate settles back down.
Alzate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Alzate. Those never looked like landing.
Alzate tests Kemonito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws an off balance right hand
and Kemonito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzate lands with a shot to the body.
Alzate is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kemonito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alzate has closed the distance and engaged Kemonito in a clinch.
Kemonito lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alzate wants to get back to full guard.
Alzate desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kemonito scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alzate is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kemonito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kemonito's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzate is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kemonito knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kemonito for a finish.
Alzate looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kemonito knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kemonito for a finish.
Kemonito is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kemonito defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kemonito gets a clinch.
Alzate misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alzate swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kemonito is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate misses with the head strike.
Alzate tries to throw a body punch but Kemonito avoids it by throwing Alzate back against the cage.
Alzate is pressed up against the cage. Kemonito has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alzate down to the mat. Alzate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Alzate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzate.
Alzate catches Kemonito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alzate is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alzate fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kemonito.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Kemonito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzate scores with the left hand. Kemonito knows he should have avoided that one.
Alzate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alzate throws a leg kick
and Kemonito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kemonito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alzate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate closes the distance but Kemonito moves to the side
and Kemonito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alzate keeps working.
Alzate trying to control here.
Kemonito 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.
Kemonito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alzate controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alzate manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kemonito works over Alzate with some ground and pound from guard.
Kemonito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kemonito is looking to work some ground and pound but Alzate has wrist control.
Kemonito has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kemonito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juan Kemonito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kemonito chips away with some ground and pound.
Kemonito trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemonito works over Alzate with some ground and pound from guard.
Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kemonito is fighting to break Alzate's control of his arms but Alzate is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kemonito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kemonito looking to sit in guard and control but Alzate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate wants to pass the guard but Kemonito is keeping the position.
Kemonito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alzate is controlling him.
Alzate pushes down on Kemonito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kemonito won't allow Alzate to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alzate not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Alzate. Beautiful body shot.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Kemonito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kemonito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kemonito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Kemonito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kemonito 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.
A leg kick checked by Kemonito.
Kemonito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kemonito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alzate sprawls and moves away.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemonito ducks right into an uppercut from Alzate.
Alzate tries to bum rush Kemonito with a series of wild strikes but Kemonito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kemonito ducks right into an uppercut from Alzate.
Kemonito takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Kemonito down.
Alzate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzate throws a sloppy head kick and Kemonito moves out of range easily.
Alzate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niko Alzate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kemonito finds it's way through Alzate's defenses.
Alzate misses with a wild combination.
Alzate has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alzate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Alzate does no damage.
A big right from Kemonito misses.
Alzate cracks Kemonito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kemonito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niko Alzate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemonito tries to bum rush Alzate with a series of wild strikes but Alzate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Alzate.
Kemonito checks a leg kick.
Kemonito changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alzate lands with a slapping head kick.
Alzate swinging wildly here.
Alzate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate lands a slapping body shot.
Kemonito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alzate.
Kemonito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kemonito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alzate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kemonito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alzate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Kemonito avoids it.
Alzate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alzate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kemonito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alzate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemonito.
Kemonito attempts a counter takedown but Alzate avoids it well and moves away.
Alzate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kemonitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alzate lands a lovely overhand right.
Kemonito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alzate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kemonito scrambles back to his feet.
Alzate tries to clinch there but Kemonito circles away.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Kemonito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alzate tries to clinch up
and Kemonito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alzate's knee momentarily.
Juan Kemonito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kemonito or perhaps it was just good defense by Alzate, which made it look bad.
Kemonito needs to keep his hands up - Alzate had a free shot at his head there.
Alzate tries to clinch but Kemonito is having none of it.
Alzate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kemonito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kemonito moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzate lands with an uppercut that bounces Kemonito off the cage and back into range.
Nice sprawl there from Alzate as Kemonito shoots in.
Kemonito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemonito slips a jab and a cross from Alzate.
Kemonito feinted with a counter takedown.
Kemonito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alzate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Niko Alzate thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 917 p4p, 297 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 130 p4p, 49 weight class). Mikhail Orlov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taneyev in his tracks.
Orlov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taneyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov throws an off balance right hand
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Taneyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Orlov misses
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Orlov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaneyev.
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab by Orlov.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Jab by Orlov.
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taneyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taneyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Taneyev circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov jabs Taneyev right on the nose. Taneyev blinks but takes it well.
Taneyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Taneyev's head.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov misses with a body punch
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Orlov toppling to the canvas! Orlov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
 Orlov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a one two combo.
Oh Orlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Taneyev tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taneyev counters with a huge left! Orlov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taneyev isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Orlov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taneyev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Kowalski (ranked 158 p4p, 205 weight class) and Dubaku Womba (ranked 24 p4p, 36 weight class). Womba has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Womba 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.
Kowalski swings for the body but Womba moves out of range.
Womba clobbers Kowalski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Womba.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Womba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Womba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Womba 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.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
A left lands for Kowalski.
Womba lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
Kowalski throws a low kick, looking for Womba's leg but Womba calmly moves out of range.
Womba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Womba moves away and avoids it.
Kowalski cracks a nice hook into Womba's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womba throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Womba catches Kowalski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Womba under the eye.
Womba lands a jab to the head.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Womba gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Womba or perhaps it was just good defense by Kowalski, which made it look bad.
Lenny Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Womba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Womba finds it's way through Kowalski's defenses.
Kowalski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Womba at a distance.
Kowalski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
Womba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
Womba scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Womba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womba misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Kowalski scores with a hook.
Kowalski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Womba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Womba ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalski.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Womba blocks the low kick.
Womba feints the counter takedown.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
Womba staying out of range there.
Womba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Womba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Womba defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Womba sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Womba defends it easily.
Womba is pushing down on Kowalski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalski is fighting to maintain full guard but Womba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalski trying to control but Womba postures up.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kowalski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Womba is one step ahead there.
Womba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Womba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Womba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kowalski wants to sweep here but Womba controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Womba moves away.
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
Womba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski misses with the combination.
Kowalski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Womba in his tracks.
Kowalski tries to move into range but Womba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Womba can do to turn this around?
Kowalski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Womba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kowalski is fending him off so far but Womba persists. Nope, Kowalski circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Womba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalski scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Womba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Womba tries to sprawl but Kowalski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Womba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Womba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Womba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kowalski passes into half guard.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Womba trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working.
Kowalski moves nicely into side control.
Womba tries to improve position but can't.
Womba can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working.
Kowalski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Womba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Womba is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalski seems to be working for a kimura but Womba defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Womba.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Womba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Womba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski stands and throws Womba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kowalski controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski advances to mount.
Womba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Womba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski lands with some strikes.
Womba wants to control but Kowalski is having none of it.
Womba tries to reverse the position but Kowalski maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
Womba scores with the left hand. Kowalski knows he should have avoided that one.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Womba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Womba saw that one coming.
Kowalski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kowalski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womba.
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
Womba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Womba somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Womba's front leg but catches the back leg as Womba tries to avoid it.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalski as he avoids it easily.
Lenny Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Womba has time to react.
Lenny Kowalski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski scores with a sloppy right hand. Womba should have avoided that one.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Womba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalski scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Womba is just out of range.
Womba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Womba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Womba with the counter takedown but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski thuds his right hand into Womba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Womba lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski has his hands on Womba's head, controlling the position.
Lenny Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba preventing the sweep.
Kowalski is adopting a defensive guard.
Kowalski controls Womba momentarily but Womba frees himself.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Womba is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Womba misses with an uppercut.
Womba misses with a takedown
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Womba avoids the punch easily.
Womba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kowalski throws a leg kick that misses.
Womba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womba shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick lands for Kowalski.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Womba misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Womba sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
Kowalski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Womba sprawls and moves away.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womba.
Womba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dubaku Womba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown. Womba tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Womba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski misses with a jab to the body
so Womba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
Womba is fighting to break Kowalski's control of his arms but Kowalski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Womba throwing strikes from guard but Kowalski blocks nicely.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Kowalski!
A victorious Lenny Kowalski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 329 p4p, 267 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 54 p4p, 44 weight class). Stalinovich has chosen Hell March as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Stalinovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalinovich lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovich stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Stalinovich misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stalinovich smiles and moves away.
Stalinovich scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalinovich but Stalinovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stalinovich drops Stark with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stark looks back up at him and smiles so Stalinovich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark slips a jab from Stalinovich.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but Stalinovich is quick to defend against it.
Stalinovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalinovich prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Stalinovich.
A right hand to the body from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalinovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich lands a body punch.
Stalinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich scores with a hook to the body.
Stark is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalinovich lands with a left to the head.
Stalinovich lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich is working Stark over against the cage.
Stalinovich pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich lands an uppercut.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Stark seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich lands a right hand.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
Stalinovich drops Stark onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stark is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalinovich creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stark with a big uppercut! Stark tries to clinch up but Stalinovich pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stark to the mat! Stark covers up and Stalinovich unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ko Van Den Born (ranked 45 p4p, 105 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 8 p4p, 17 weight class). Johnson has chosen On The Run as his entrance music. Manny Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ko Van Den Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson 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.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Van Den Born's belly button to the back.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Den Born seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson clinches up with Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by Johnson.
Van Den Born scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Van Den Born's head back.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Den Born sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Den Born is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Den Born finish him?!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Den Born finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Den Born steps away.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Den Born misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson cracks Van Den Born with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Van Den Born off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Den Born feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born blocks a leg kick.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Van Den Born's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Van Den Born was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Den Born takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Van Den Born.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Van Den Born throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Den Born shrugs it off.
Van Den Born throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.
Van Den Born avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Van Den Born checks it
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Van Den Born tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Van Den Born's leg. Van Den Born is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Den Born on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Den Born misses its target.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Van Den Born counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Den Born rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Den Born on the side of the head.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Born slips the punch.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Van Den Born lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A combination from Van Den Born does no damage.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Den Born swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Den Born tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Van Den Born steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Ko Van Den Born is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Van Den Born is avoiding it.
Van Den Born feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born checks the leg kick.
Van Den Born is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a huge left! Johnson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Den Born isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Johnson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Den Born!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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