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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Sobolinski (ranked 24229 p4p, 5564 weight class) and Deshawn Miller (ranked 610 p4p, 557 weight class). Sobolinski comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Amerika. Deshawn Miller has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Sobolinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of , Deshawn Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobolinski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sobolinski with a hook.
Sobolinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobolinski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Don Sobolinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sobolinski is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Miller like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Miller from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Sobolinski!
An out of breath Don Sobolinski 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 5798 p4p, 5597 weight class) and Brady McMullen (ranked 573 p4p, 559 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by MMA Entrance Music / Jon . 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brady McMullen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMullen lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McMullen defends it nicely.
McMullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
McMullen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMullen doesn't seem bothered though.
McMullen misses the body punch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
McMullen throws a one two combo.
McMullen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but McMullen seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMullen slips under a jab.
Jones swings for the body but McMullen moves out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but McMullen is just out of range.
McMullen unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by McMullen.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMullen.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McMullen.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a hook but McMullen blocks it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McMullen but McMullen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen lands with a nice body punch.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMullen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones slips under a jab from McMullen.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMullen.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McMullen counter with a right hand.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones slips under a jab from McMullen.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McMullen to score with a decent uppercut.
 Jones is rocked!
Brady McMullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMullen finds Jones's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Jones flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McMullen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Jones will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brady McMullen!
Our winner, Brady McMullen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arran Macmillan (ranked 5039 p4p, 5334 weight class) and Sikreth Zakuma (ranked 545 p4p, 559 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arran Macmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sikreth Zakuma!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakuma works Macmillan's body with a nice hook.
Macmillan moves forwards but Zakuma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Arran Macmillan has been cut.
Zakuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Macmillan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zakuma connects with the punch.
Zakuma fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Macmillan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Macmillan looks to clinch but Zakuma throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Macmillan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sikreth Zakuma!
Sikreth Zakuma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Simmons (ranked 3898 p4p, 5048 weight class) and Boston Battle (ranked 460 p4p, 516 weight class). Michael Simmons 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boston Battle!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons darts in looking for a takedown but Battle gets double underhooks and turns Simmons into the cage.
Good body shot from Battle.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Battle.
Battle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Battle leaning against his opponent.
Battle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Battle lands with a short shot to the head.
Battle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Battle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is leaning against Simmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Battle lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Michael Simmons has been cut.
Battle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simmons up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boston Battle.
Battle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Battle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Simmons sprawling to the canvas! Simmons rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Battle finish him?!
Simmons is rocked!
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Simmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battle throws a pinpoint strike between Simmons's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Simmons crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Battle scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boston Battle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 3508 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Connor McAtee (ranked 477 p4p, 444 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor McAtee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAtee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
Kuznetsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. McAtee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAtee throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
McAtee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McAtee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAtee circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McAtee counters with a nice uppercut.
McAtee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
McAtee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but McAtee is out of range.
McAtee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and McAtee counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McAtee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
McAtee is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McAtee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
McAtee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but McAtee avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McAtee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McAtee finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McAtee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. McAtee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but McAtee moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McAtee avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
McAtee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McAtee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but McAtee ducks down to avoid it.
McAtee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and McAtee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAtee darts in trying to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but McAtee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAtee connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McAtee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and McAtee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAtee defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and McAtee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but McAtee avoids them all with ease.
McAtee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McAtee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McAtee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and McAtee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from McAtee.
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 Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. McAtee backs away looking to recover.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by McAtee.
McAtee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McAtee throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McAtee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but McAtee avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and McAtee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAtee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and McAtee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and McAtee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on McAtee's shoulder, as McAtee tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and McAtee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but McAtee slips the punch.
McAtee lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
McAtee lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov cracks McAtee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when McAtee was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and McAtee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
McAtee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAtee.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but McAtee is out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and McAtee counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but McAtee blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
McAtee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McAtee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
McAtee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
McAtee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McAtee ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAtee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
McAtee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
letting McAtee counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McAtees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov catches McAtee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
letting McAtee counter with a right hand.
McAtee drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and McAtee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAtee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAtee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McAtee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. McAtee saw that one coming.
McAtee throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but McAtee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McAtee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McAtee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
McAtee blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy.
McAtee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
McAtee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McAtee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McAtee throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
McAtee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov cracks McAtee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
McAtee throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. McAtee saw that one coming.
McAtee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McAtee.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McAtee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and McAtee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov cracks McAtee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAtee slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and McAtee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by McAtee.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
McAtee blocks a jab.
A nice side step and McAtee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McAtee slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
McAtee slips under a jab.
McAtee throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like McAtee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McAtee with a hook.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McAtee slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
McAtee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McAtee dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Connor McAtee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and McAtee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when McAtee was well out of range.
A nice side step and McAtee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and McAtee counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and McAtee counters with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
letting McAtee counter with a right hand.
McAtee moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
McAtee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
McAtee ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
McAtee slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAtee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but McAtee ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McAtee tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and McAtee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAtee.
McAtee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAtee moves away.
McAtee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by McAtee.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and McAtee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
McAtee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAtee.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and McAtee counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuznetsov! McAtee lets Kuznetsov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
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!
McAtee moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and McAtee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAtee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at McAtee's ribcage but misses.
McAtee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and McAtee counters with a nice body shot.
McAtee has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McAtee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
A very excited looking Alexander Kuznetsov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Anisimov (ranked 3135 p4p, 3139 weight class) and Chie Satonaka (ranked 388 p4p, 389 weight class). Satonaka has chosen Rayden 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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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vitaly Anisimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chie Satonaka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anisimov misses with a hook
and Satonaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Satonaka wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Satonaka.
Satonaka darts in and clinches Anisimov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satonaka.
Anisimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Satonaka backwards.
Anisimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anisimov loads up on a big right hand but Satonaka slips the punch.
Satonaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Satonaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anisimov loads up on a big right hand but Satonaka slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satonaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Satonaka walks into a stiff left hand from Anisimov.
Satonaka defending well as Anisimov loads up on a big left hand.
Anisimov swats away the attempt to clinch by Satonaka.
Anisimov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Anisimov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anisimov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Satonaka! Anisimov dives in looking to finish! Satonaka is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Anisimov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Os (ranked 3089 p4p, 3173 weight class) and Adriel Hoxha (ranked 396 p4p, 398 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Os!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adriel Hoxha!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha fails with the takedown
and Os counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoxha lands a head kick!
Os works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adriel Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Os misses with a wild body shot.
Os jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Os scores with a jab to the body.
Hoxha misses with a head kick.
A big right from Os misses.
Hoxha darts in looking for a takedown but Os gets double underhooks and turns Hoxha into the cage.
Os swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoxha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoxha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Os's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Os duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoxha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Os manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Hoxha slams his shin into Os's torso.
Hoxha looks to score with a jab to the body but Os is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hoxha.
Os looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoxha is just out of range.
Hoxha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoxha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Os fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoxha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Os's head.
Os throws a right hand that misses
and Hoxha counters by moving into the clinch.
Os tries to break the clinch but Hoxha is controlling the position.
Os working hard to break the clinch.
Os is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Os has had enough of the clinch but Hoxha keeps him there for the moment.
Os has had enough of the clinch but Hoxha keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Os tries to work over Hoxha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Os is trying to force a seperation but Hoxha has the dominant position.
Os wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoxha prevents Os from breaking the clinch.
Os tries to break free but Hoxha pushes him back against the cage.
Hoxha breaks the clinch.
Hoxha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Os connects with a body shot.
Os blocks a head kick by Hoxha.
Os keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Os misses with the combination.
Hoxha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Os defends it well.
Hoxha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoxha moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoxha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Os swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha wants to clinch.
Os throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoxha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoxha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Os is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hoxha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Os.
A punch combination from Hoxha misses.
Os avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Os went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Os looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoxha misses with a double jab
and Os counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Os slips under a jab from Hoxha.
Hoxha wants to clinch.
Os is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Os pushes Hoxha off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoxha lands with a slapping head kick.
Os moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Hoxha.
A little feinted left hand from Os on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoxha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Os throws out a loose jab but Hoxha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Os has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoxha.
Hoxha dodges the punch combination from Os.
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 Pete Os will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoxha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Os moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Os misses with a few strikes there.
Hoxha scores with a body shot.
Os throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoxha.
Hoxha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Os is looking for a counter combo.
Hoxha throws a sloppy head kick and Os moves out of range easily.
Hoxha throws a leg kick which misses Os's front leg but catches the back leg as Os tries to avoid it.
Hoxha catches Os with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoxha throws a nice head kick!
Hoxha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Os wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Os has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoxha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoxha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoxha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoxha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Os counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hoxha off his feet! Os dives into side control looking to finish!
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Os fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hoxha is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Os asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Os postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Os wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoxha keeps working.
Os working the ground and pound but Hoxha is defending the strikes.
Os taking a break here but Hoxha is having none of it and regains half guard.
Os with the ground and pound but Hoxha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha wants to get back to his feet but Os is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoxha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Os wants to control from the top but Hoxha keeps moving.
Os decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoxha, up you get!
Os showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoxha.
Os was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoxha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Os.
Os throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Os, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Os lands.
Os lands a nice shot that snaps Hoxha's head back.
Hoxha misses with a head kick.
Os waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hoxha. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hoxha to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Hoxha is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoxha wants to get back to his feet but Os is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hoxha is still in real trouble! Can Os finish him?
Os decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoxha, up you get!
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses
and Os counters with a huge right that knocks Hoxha out cold! Os is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Os!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Duchesne (ranked 2716 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Hunt Mfer (ranked 338 p4p, 321 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Duchesne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duchesne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Jonathan Duchesne has been cut.
A cross from Mfer lands.
Duchesne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mfer misses with the combination.
Duchesne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Duchesne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duchesne looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown but Duchesne shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Duchesne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duchesne tries to counter by clinching up but Mfer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mfer throws a body punch but Duchesne moves out of range.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duchesne defends well and Mfer ends up having to push Duchesne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duchesne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
Duchesne throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer lunges at Duchesne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duchesne's hand.
Duchesne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchesne avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
Duchesne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mfer lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Duchesne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duchesne misses with a body shot.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Duchesne is just out of range.
Duchesne misses with a body shot.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duchesne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duchesne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mfer manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Duchesne misses its intended target.
Duchesne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer scores with a jab. Duchesne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been informed that Mfer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchesne misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Duchesne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Duchesne moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jonathan Duchesne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duchesne staying out of range there.
Duchesne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonathan Duchesne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunt Mfer.
Duchesne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duchesne lands the left hand.
A big right from Duchesne misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer tests Duchesne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duchesne manages to avoid it.
Mfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duchesne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duchesne. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Duchesne throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duchesne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Duchesne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duchesne.
Duchesne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duchesne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duchesne is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Duchesne misses with a hook
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duchesne looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duchesne in his tracks.
Duchesne rushes Mfer and presses him up against the cage.
Mfer is working for takedown but Duchesne is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duchesne digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunt Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Duchesne's cut.
That's time! Duchesne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mfer lands with an overhand left.
Duchesne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Duchesne.
Duchesne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Duchesne keeping full guard, as Mfer tries to pass.
Mfer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mfer has gone for a leg lock! Duchesne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mfer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer keeping full guard, as Duchesne tries to pass.
Mfer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duchesne defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchesne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mfer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duchesne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Duchesne from controlling successfully.
Duchesne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mfer on the ground.
Duchesne wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Duchesne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Duchesne from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duchesne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mfer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duchesne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duchesne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mfer pulls Duchesne in close to his closed guard and prevents Duchesne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mfer has his foot on Duchesne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duchesne works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer working for a triangle but Duchesne defends it easily.
Duchesne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mfer looking to control but Duchesne passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer tries to get to full guard but Duchesne has control of the leg.
Duchesne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Duchesne seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.
Duchesne is thwarting Mfer's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer tries to roll over but Duchesne keeps him under control.
Duchesne wants to stand up but Mfer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunt Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Duchesne's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Duchesne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Duchesne off the cage and back into range.
Mfer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duchesne defends well and Mfer ends up having to push Duchesne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duchesne misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Duchesne throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer catches Duchesne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mfer throws a series of strikes that have Duchesne backpedaling.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mfer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duchesne counters by moving into the clinch.
Duchesne presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Duchesne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duchesne lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Duchesne.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duchesne tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Duchesne fails to land.
Duchesne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duchesne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duchesne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duchesne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duchesne pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duchesne misses with an elbow strike.
Duchesne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duchesne throws an elbow but misses.
Duchesne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Duchesne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunt Mfer.
Duchesne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duchesne blocks a jab.
A left lands for Mfer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Duchesne.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
Duchesne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Duchesne is looking to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch.
Hunt Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duchesne tries to avoid it but Mfer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duchesne to the ground. Duchesne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Duchesne throws a big shot that misses.
Duchesne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duchesne.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duchesne manages to avoid it.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duchesne.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duchesne.
Mfer defending well as Duchesne loads up on a big left hand.
Duchesne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Duchesne's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Duchesne's body. Duchesne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duchesne throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Duchesne throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duchesne scores with a nice strike.
Mfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mfer fails with the takedown
and Duchesne counters by moving into the clinch.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duchesne throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duchesne backwards.
Mfer is trying to break the clinch but Duchesne is controlling him.
Duchesne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duchesne lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duchesne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duchesne moves away.
Duchesne ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Jonathan Duchesne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer scores with a body shot.
Hunt Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mfer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duchesnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duchesne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duchesne wants it to stay on the feet.
Duchesne tries to counter by clinching up but Mfer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duchesne. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hunt Mfer.
I've got Mfer 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunt Mfer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Kristiansen (ranked 1960 p4p, 2383 weight class) and Hank McCoy (ranked 258 p4p, 310 weight class). McCoy has chosen Monster as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anders Kristiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristiansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kristiansen's head.
McCoy scores with a head kick. Kristiansen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kristiansen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCoy defends well and Kristiansen ends up having to push McCoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCoy lands a body punch.
McCoy slows down the pace here.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen working hard to break the clinch.
McCoy has clasped his hands together around Kristiansen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McCoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kristiansen, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kristiansen to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy advances to full mount.
McCoy looking to secure an arm triangle but Kristiansen defends it well.
Kristiansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kristiansen tries to get out of the position.
McCoy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kristiansen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McCoy unloads with some shots from mount but Kristiansen bucks and avoids them well.
McCoy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kristiansen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kristiansen shrugs it off.
McCoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kristiansen is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is trying to escape the mount.
Kristiansen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCoy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kristiansen can't escape the position.
McCoy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kristiansen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kristiansen is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kristiansen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McCoy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kristiansen frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kristiansen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kristiansen shrugs it off.
McCoy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McCoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Kristiansen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Kristiansen.
A slow jab from McCoy misses its intended target.
Kristiansen tries to land a front kick but McCoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like McCoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCoy misses with a body shot.
Kristiansen goes for a double leg but McCoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoy continues to drive forward.
Kristiansen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCoy.
McCoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kristiansen's efforts to push away.
Kristiansen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCoy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCoy.
A shot in the inside from McCoy.
McCoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kristiansen backwards.
Kristiansen is trying to pull guard but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
Kristiansen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
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!
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kristiansen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kristiansen takes a shot to the head.
McCoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCoy has Kristiansen pressed against the cage, preventing Kristiansen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kristiansen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank McCoy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristiansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristiansen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kristiansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristiansen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hank McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy connects with an inside leg kick.
Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
McCoy lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kristiansen's head.
Oh Kristiansen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by McCoy.
Kristiansen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target.
Kristiansen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristiansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCoy works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by McCoy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCoy.
Kristiansen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristiansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kristiansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCoy sprawls well. McCoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristiansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Kristiansen on that attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by McCoy as he connects with a hook.
Anders Kristiansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Kristiansen avoids it well.
Kristiansen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Kristiansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kristiansens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCoy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCoy duly obliges.
Hank McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kristiansen. That did some damage!
Kristiansen throws a low kick but McCoy avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by McCoy. Beautiful body shot.
Kristiansen misses the jab.
Kristiansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCoy.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoy as he jumps to the side.
Kristiansen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Kristiansen 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCoy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kristiansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoy defends it nicely.
Kristiansen avoids the head kick by McCoy.
Kristiansen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCoy looks to land a left hand but Kristiansen moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kristiansen.
Nice sprawl there from McCoy as Kristiansen shoots in.
Hank McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kristiansen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCoy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kristiansen in his tracks.
McCoy connects with a jab.
Kristiansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kristiansen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kristiansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kristiansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but Kristiansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCoy feints and then cracks Kristiansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kristiansen down.
McCoy works Kristiansen's body with a nice hook.
McCoy scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by McCoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from McCoy.
Kristiansen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kristiansen slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kristiansen or perhaps it was just good defense by McCoy, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCoy slips a jab and a cross from Kristiansen.
It seemed like McCoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kristiansen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kristiansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristiansen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kristiansen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCoy lands a big head kick that sends Kristiansen to the canvas! McCoy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank McCoy!
After the fight, Hank McCoy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Backman (ranked 1370 p4p, 3300 weight class) and Jerome Reece (ranked 190 p4p, 408 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177
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175
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Reece!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reece gets caught flat footed, as Backman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reece is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Backman is controlling him.
Backman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Backman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Backman is pushing down on Reece's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reece is fighting to maintain full guard but Backman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reece wants to get back to his feet.
Backman passes to full mount!
Reece wants to hold on but Backman pushes him away.
Backman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reece's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman avoids the attempt from Reece to control.
Backman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Backman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reece looks a forlorn figure.
Backman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reece looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Backman has hold of Reece's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reece manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman connects with a bit shot that sees Reece covering up! More strikes from Backman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Backman is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Backman!
A pretty intense looking Mickey Backman took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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