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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 4377 p4p, 5673 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 497 p4p, 551 weight class). Taz McKane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McKane tries for a kimura but Diggs is defending well.
Diggs is trying to get back to half guard.
McKane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKane passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diggs!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs wants to hold on but McKane pushes him away.
McKane swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taz McKane!
An out of breath Taz McKane 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Powell (ranked 3346 p4p, 3476 weight class) and Sergei MiG (ranked 404 p4p, 413 weight class). MiG has chosen Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sergei MiG told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei MiG!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MiG decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MiG scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MiG lands a nice short elbow.
Powell is looking to improve his position.
MiG thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
Powell gets full guard.
MiG throws a big elbow that misses.
Powell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MiG rolls with it to try and escape but Powell cranks on the arm and MiG is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Powell!
Our winner, Andre Powell, 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.
In defeat, Sergei MiG stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry fans, congrats to Bubba. I worked really hard to bring home the win, but i'll be back stronger and better, and hopefully me and Bubba can run it back for 5 rounds.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Rajantaka (ranked 2063 p4p, 4264 weight class) and Roger Daly (ranked 272 p4p, 509 weight class). The key to victory for Tarmo Rajantaka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Rajantaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Daly!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantaka scores with a nice body kick.
Daly throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rajantaka counter with a right hand.
Daly throws a series of punches but Rajantaka avoids them all with ease.
Rajantaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Daly is just out of range.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Daly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Rajantaka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good leg kick by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka with a nice calf kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rajantaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rajantaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daly moves away.
Daly with the counter takedown but Rajantaka avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Daly 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rajantaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rajantaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daly.
Rajantaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rajantaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantaka looks for the body kick but Daly saw that one coming.
Rajantaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daly feints the counter takedown.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rajantaka closes the distance and clinches.
Daly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daly tries to land knees in the clinch but Rajantaka avoids the damage to the body.
Rajantaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rajantaka lands with a right to the head.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rajantaka.
Daly trying to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daly is defending well for now.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Roger Daly has been cut.
Daly swings wildly with an uppercut but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daly tries to work over Rajantaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daly looking to stall.
Daly blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Daly.
Rajantaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daly.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daly blocks it with crossed arms.
Daly tries to stall but Rajantaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Daly on the inside.
Daly wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daly's elbow.
A knee to the head by Rajantaka.
Daly looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka works on Daly's body with a couple of short punches.
Rajantaka digs a right hand underneath Daly's ribcage. Daly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rajantaka obliges.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajantaka looking to throw knees to the head but Daly is blocking nicely.
Rajantaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daly.
A shot in the inside from Rajantaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daly struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajantaka controls his hands.
Daly avoids the elbow strike from Rajantaka, against the cage.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daly avoids it.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Daly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rajantaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daly at a distance.
Daly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roger Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantaka misses the jab.
Rajantaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daly misses with a double jab
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Rajantaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Daly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rajantaka misses its target.
Daly misses with a hook. Rajantaka ducked under it nicely.
Rajantaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daly just manages to avoid it.
Daly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rajantaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Daly misses.
Rajantaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rajantaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roger Daly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rajantaka.
Daly looks to land a combination but Rajantaka avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Rajantaka. That snapped Daly's head back.
That has opened up Roger Daly's cut even more.
Daly lands a body shot.
Daly misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daly. Rajantaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rajantaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Daly is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daly swings widly with a right hand
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Daly! Rajantaka lets Daly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Daly is rocked!
Rajantaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daly is still on wobbly legs! Can Rajantaka finish him?
Daly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Daly misses with a looping left.
Daly seems to have recovered his senses.
Rajantaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daly throws out the jab.
Daly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick.
Daly throws out a loose jab but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Rajantaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rajantaka lunges at Daly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daly's hand.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Daly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Daly.
Daly throws a hook to the side of Rajantaka's head but Rajantaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rajantaka is looking to slow Daly down with leg kicks.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rajantaka lands a big uppercut and Daly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Daly looks OK. Rajantaka waves Daly back to his feet!
Daly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Daly.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Daly blocks it.
Daly jabs Rajantaka right on the nose. Rajantaka blinks but takes it well.
Daly swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Rajantaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daly in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Daly misses the target.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Daly blocks it.
Daly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rajantaka misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daly tries to bum rush Rajantaka with a series of wild strikes but Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daly misses with a hook. Rajantaka ducked under it nicely.
Rajantaka is looking to counter the offense by Daly and move into the clinch.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Daly.
Tarmo Rajantaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Daly throws a shot from downtown. Rajantaka moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Rajantaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rajantaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daly throws a series of punches but Rajantaka moves out of range.
Daly avoids a kick to the body.
Rajantaka cracks Daly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Daly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rajantaka finish him?
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!
Daly just misses with a punch to the body.
Daly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp right that sends Daly to the canvas! Rajantaka follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 1897 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 199 p4p, 229 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Skywalker Theme. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Skywalker counter with a right hand.
Skywalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Casey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker.
Skywalker clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker is pressed up against the cage. Casey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Casey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skywalker drives through and clinches with Casey against the cage.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casey's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Casey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Casey or not.
Skywalker lands with a left to the head.
Casey blocks the elbow strike.
Casey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skywalker after a bit of a struggle.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker breaks the clinch.
Skywalker works Casey's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Skywalker both land. Nice combination.
Skywalker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Casey connects with a right hand. Skywalker shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey lunges at Skywalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skywalker's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casey throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Casey. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker misses with the combination.
Casey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Casey moves out of range of the leg kick from Skywalker.
A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
Casey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Casey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Casey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Casey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Casey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Casey misses with the combination.
Casey takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Casey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Casey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skywalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casey.
Casey throws out a counter right but Skywalker avoids it with no problem.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Casey moves out of range.
Skywalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Casey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skywalker lands with a straight right. Casey didn't see that one coming.
Casey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Casey misses with an uppercut. Skywalker saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Casey there.
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!
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Casey circles away.
Casey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skywalker cracks Casey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker scores with a jab. Casey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skywalker jabs Casey right on the nose. Casey blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Casey throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Skywalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Casey at a distance.
A left and a right from Casey both land. Nice combination.
Casey lands a slapping body shot.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skywalker staying out of range there.
Casey throws a hook but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Casey.
As Casey looks to move away, Skywalker throws a big counter combo but Casey just gets out of the way.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skywalker missing with a left hand there. Casey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Casey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casey.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skywalker.
Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Casey lands a lovely overhand right.
Casey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Casey moves out of range of the leg kick from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to work over Casey's front leg with a kick but Casey checks it.
Skywalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Casey slips under a jab from Skywalker.
Casey lands a nice shot that snaps Skywalker's head back.
Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Casey counters with a nice uppercut.
Skywalker misses with a series of wild punches.
Casey 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.
Casey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skywalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker throws out a leg kick but Casey moves out of range and Skywalker only half commits.
Casey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Casey looks to land a combination but Skywalker avoids it well.
Casey misses with a wild combination.
Casey throws a hook to the side of Skywalker's head but Skywalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skywalker closes the distance and clinches.
Skywalker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casey blocks an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casey's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Casey controls his hands.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Casey controls the action.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Casey blocks it.
Casey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skywalker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Casey avoids the elbow strike from Skywalker, against the cage.
Casey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Belt Casey.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Casey controls his hands.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands an elbow that stopped Casey in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Yellow Belt Casey has been cut.
Skywalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skywalker to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casey moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Casey scores with a four punch combination!
Skywalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Casey circles away quickly and effectively.
Skywalker throws a chopping leg kick but Casey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Skywalker.
Casey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker moves into the clinch.
Skywalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Casey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but Casey keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Casey! But no joy.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Casey throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Skywalker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around?
Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Casey.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Casey.
Skywalker swings for the body but Casey moves out of range.
Skywalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Skywalker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Casey misses with a hook.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Casey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Casey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Casey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Casey throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Casey's hands.
Casey throws a big shot that misses.
Skywalker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Casey counter with a right hand.
Skywalker tries to clinch there but Casey circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker tries to work over Casey's front leg with a kick but Casey checks it.
Casey avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Casey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Casey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Casey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skywalker can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Casey counter with a right hand.
Skywalker swings for the body but Casey moves out of range.
Casey shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Casey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker tries a low kick but Casey avoids it.
Skywalker slips under a jab from Casey.
Casey misses with a double jab
and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Casey circles away.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Casey moves out of range.
Skywalker throws a jab when Casey was well out of range.
Casey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker.
Good exchange - Casey coming out on top.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casey.
Casey misses with an uppercut.
Casey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Casey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Casey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skywalker drives through and clinches with Casey against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casey blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands an uppercut.
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
Skywalker lands with a good body shot.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Casey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
Skywalker wants to land a leg kick but Casey is out of range.
Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Casey to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Casey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skywalker doesn't seem phased though.
Skywalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Casey lands a lovely overhand right.
Casey misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skywalker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Casey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skywalker to score with a decent uppercut.
Skywalker takes one to the chin there.
Casey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Casey is just out of range.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skywalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Casey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Casey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Casey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Casey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Casey misses with a few strikes there.
Casey avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
A little jabbing left from Casey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skywalker throws an off balance right hand
enabling Casey to counter with a crisp jab.
 Skywalker is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Casey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Casey throws out a counter right but Skywalker avoids it with no problem.
Casey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skywalker in his tracks.
Oh Skywalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skywalker stalks Casey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Casey's face. Casey staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Casey cracks Skywalker with a hook to the temple - Skywalker is on wobbly legs here! Casey swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Skywalker falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Casey wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yellow Belt Casey!
Yellow Belt Casey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Luke Skywalker had this to say: 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Dankula (ranked 2107 p4p, 1708 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 223 p4p, 187 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Dankula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plugger.
Dankula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plugger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dankula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plugger.
Dankula thuds his right hand into Plugger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dankula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plugger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plugger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dankula lands with a straight right. Plugger didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dankula misses with the combination.
Plugger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Plugger is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankula misses the shot to the body.
Dankula misses with a wild combination.
Count Dankula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plugger looks to land a combination but Dankula avoids it well.
A slow jab from Dankula misses its intended target.
Plugger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dankula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plugger avoids the body shot from Dankula.
Plugger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dankula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plugger on the side of the head.
Dankula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plugger throws out the jab.
It looks like Dankula has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dankula lunges at Plugger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plugger's hand.
Dankula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dankula misses with a body shot.
Plugger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankula throws a leg kick
and Plugger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dankula!
Dankula explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plugger avoids the body shot from Dankula.
Plugger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Plugger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plugger is still on wobbly legs! Can Dankula finish him?
No joy there for Dankula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plugger seems to have recovered his senses.
Dankula throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Plugger's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dankula dives in looking to finish as Plugger flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dankula's strikes! Dankula is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Plugger's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Plugger was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Dankula!
Count Dankula thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 1378 p4p, 2211 weight class) and Mike Bard (ranked 184 p4p, 299 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike Bard 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bard!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Bard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuznetsov. That's going to slow Bard down.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bard.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Bard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Bard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Bard avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Bard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Bard's head back.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bard to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bard lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Bard misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bard manages to avoid it.
Bard lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Bard moves away and avoids it.
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Bard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bard also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Bard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bard pinned against the cage. Bard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bard dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Bard moved out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Bard was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Bard on that attempt.
Kuznetsov clobbers Bard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick
and Bard counters with a shoot takedown. Kuznetsov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Bard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bard needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range.
Bard with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Bard ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Bard loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Bard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bard walks into a left hand.
A cross from Bard lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Bard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bard.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range.
Bard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Bard moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
A big right from Bard misses.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Bard's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Bard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bard 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.
Bard looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Bard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bard wants it to stay on the feet.
Bard moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bard lands with an overhand left.
Bard misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Bard moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Bard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
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 Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Bard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Bard tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bard slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Bard moved out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Bard ducked under it nicely.
Bard with a nice cross.
Bard moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Bard swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Bard walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bard. Bard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Bard blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Bard moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Bard.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuznetsov. That's going to slow Bard down.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bard pinned against the cage. Bard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Bard counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
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!
Bard fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bard feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Bard's front leg with a kick but Bard checks it.
Bard slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Bard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bard wants it to stay on the feet.
Bard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bard throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Bard ducked under it nicely.
Bard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov defending well as Bard loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bard can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov jabs Bard right on the nose. Bard blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Bard had a free shot at his head there.
Bard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bard counters with a straight right hand.
Bard misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Bard moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Bard.
Bard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Bard misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Bard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
It seemed like Bard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov kicks Bard off and gets to his feet.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Bard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bard is just out of range.
Bard lands a right hook to the body.
Bard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bard counter with a right hand.
Bard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Bard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, jab by Bard - just one landing.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
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 Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bard looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Bard tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bard throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Bard takes one on the button.
Bard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bard doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bard off the cage and back into range.
Bard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bard misses the target.
Bard misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Bard avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Bard ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Bard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bard blocks a jab.
Bard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov cracks Bard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Bard keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bard.
Bard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bard, as that shot connected.
Bard misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bard momentarily.
Bard throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Bard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Bard throws a fast counter high kick but Kuznetsov manages to duck under it in time.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
Kuznetsov working away.
Kuznetsov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bard.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Bard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bard avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick as Bard jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Bard. Those never looked like landing.
Bard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bard! But no joy.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bard misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Bard didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Bard misses.
A big right from Bard misses.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Bard blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Bard throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuznetsov lunges at Bard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bard's hand.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Bard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bard throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Bard against the cage.
Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bard takes one to the chin there.
Bard tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Bard moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Bard misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bard connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Aleks Kuznetsov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Verreira (ranked 1235 p4p, 1209 weight class) and Death Minister (ranked 175 p4p, 172 weight class). Minister is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rhapsody of Fire. Vinicius Verreira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Death Minister's chin.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Verreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death Minister!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Minister scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Verreira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minister throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Verreira cracks Minister with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Minister looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Verreira finish him?
Minister is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verreira misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minister! But no joy.
Minister is still on wobbly legs! Can Verreira finish him?
Minister throws a shot from downtown. Verreira moves away and avoids it.
Minister walks straight into a right hand from Verreira - that's dropped him! Verreira jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Minister from any more punishment! Minister complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Death Minister was interviewed post fight and said 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sora Izanagi (ranked 236 p4p, 1592 weight class) and Choctaw Bloode (ranked 41 p4p, 219 weight class). 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sora Izanagi!
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, Choctaw Bloode!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Izanagi tries to land a body kick
and Bloode counters with a solid body kick.
Bloode scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Izanagi throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloode fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Izanagi, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloode lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Izanagi digs a right hand underneath Bloode's ribcage. Bloode let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode lands a shot to the body.
Bloode cracks Izanagi with a nice body shot.
Bloode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Bloode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bloode lands with a short shot to the head.
Bloode digs a right hand underneath Izanagi's ribcage. Izanagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Izanagi.
Bloode presses Izanagi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
Bloode lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloode's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloode.
Bloode misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Bloode avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
Bloode lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Izanagi on the inside.
Izanagi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloode throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a punch to the body.
Izanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izanagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bloode lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Bloode lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bloode blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Izanagi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloode.
A hook to the body from Bloode.
A short right from Bloode on the inside.
Bloode can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Izanagi blocks an uppercut.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Bloode avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
Izanagi has a couple of punches blocked by Bloode.
Bloode lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izanagi scores with a shot to the side of Bloode's head.
Bloode swings wildly with an uppercut but Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloode blocking some punches.
Bloode stalling in the clinch.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
Izanagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Izanagi.
Bloode blocking some punches.
Bloode lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloode cracks Izanagi with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Izanagi.
Bloode cracks Izanagi with a nice body shot.
Izanagi is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Bloode fails to land.
Bloode has a couple of punches blocked by Izanagi.
Bloode blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bloode working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Izanagi.
Izanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloode lands a shoulder strike.
Bloode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izanagi's elbow.
Bloode prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi pushes Bloode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bloode fails to land.
Bloode throws a head punch that misses.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloode throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izanagis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Izanagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Izanagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bloode misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi lands a body punch.
Izanagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloode controls his hands.
Bloode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloode can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Bloode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloode prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloode.
Bloode lands a hook that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Izanagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izanagi lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloode struggles to land a body shot inside as Izanagi controls his hands.
Izanagi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bloode can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choctaw Bloode dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bloode fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Izanagi checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Izanagi misses the target.
Bloode throws a leg kick that is checked
and Izanagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bloode's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Izanagi throws a hook but Bloode avoids it easily.
Bloode appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloode misses the target.
Bloode throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Bloode misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode lands with an uppercut that bounces Izanagi off the cage and back into range.
Bloode moves out of range as Izanagi throws a body kick.
Bloode looks to land a body kick but Izanagi moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izanagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Izanagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Izanagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloode is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Bloode.
Bloode shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Izanagi eats them both and turns towards Bloode to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Izanagi throws a hook but Bloode blocks it.
Izanagi blocks a low kick nicely.
Izanagi is looking to counter punch.
Izanagi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode misses with a leg kick
and Izanagi counters with an outside leg kick.
Izanagi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izanagi avoids a kick to the body.
Izanagi throws a low kick but Bloode avoids it.
Izanagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bloode.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Izanagi.
Bloode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izanagi tried to counter with a leg kick but Bloode avoided it.
Bloode is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izanagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloode works the jab nicely.
Bloode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloode throws a chopping leg kick but Izanagi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Izanagi scores with a punch to the head.
Bloode swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Izanagi.
Izanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloode throws a push kick but Izanagi slaps the foot to one side.
Izanagi throws a shot from downtown. Bloode moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode slips under a jab.
Izanagi moves into the clinch.
Bloode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi lands an uppercut.
Choctaw Bloode seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Izanagi gets through Bloode's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bloode working aggressively here.
Bloode tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloode blocks an uppercut.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Izanagi digs a right hand into Bloode's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bloode's gas tank.
Izanagi lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Bloode lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloode misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Izanagi.
Bloode throws a head punch that misses.
Izanagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Choctaw Bloode will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Izanagi throws a head kick but Bloode moves out of range.
Izanagi defending well as Bloode loads up on a big left hand.
Izanagi tried to counter with a leg kick but Bloode avoided it.
Izanagi wants to clinch up but Bloode keeps it at a distance.
Izanagi rushes Bloode and presses him up against the cage.
Bloode lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
A short right from Izanagi.
Bloode blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izanagi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Izanagi.
Izanagi lands with a light punch inside.
Izanagi lands with a right to the head.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloode controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Izanagi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Izanagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bloode in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Izanagi lands with a light punch inside.
Bloode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloode misses with some punches.
Izanagi misses with a punch to the body.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bloode fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bloode fails to land.
Izanagi blocks an uppercut.
Izanagi lands a knee to the body.
Bloode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Izanagi.
Bloode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloode throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
Izanagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sora Izanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izanagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Izanagi tries to work over Bloode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloodes head.
Izanagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloode misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloode backwards.
Izanagi pushes Bloode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi lands a body punch.
Bloode tries to throw a body punch but Izanagi avoids it by throwing Bloode back against the cage.
Bloode blocking some punches.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Bloode blocks it.
Izanagi blocks an uppercut.
Bloode lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloode.
Bloode tries to throw a body punch but Izanagi avoids it by throwing Bloode back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Bloode throws a head punch that misses.
Izanagi scores with a shot to the side of Bloode's head.
Izanagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izanagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloode.
Izanagi lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Izanagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Izanagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Bloode blocks it.
Izanagi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Izanagi tries to work over Bloode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloode throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
Bloode swings wildly with an uppercut but Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izanagi lands with a left to the head.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Bloode blocks it.
Bloode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izanagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloode.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bloode fails to land.
Bloode has a couple of punches blocked by Izanagi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Izanagi.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloode controls his hands.
Izanagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloode.
Izanagi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bloode.
Izanagi lands with a light punch inside.
Izanagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Izanagi.
Bloode is rocked!
Izanagi lands with a right to the head.
Bloode is still on wobbly legs! Can Izanagi finish him?
Izanagi lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Bloode out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sora Izanagi!
Sora Izanagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 462 p4p, 626 weight class) and Zygmunt Krol (ranked 64 p4p, 85 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krol's choice of entrance music: Hammer Smashed Face Live. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zygmunt Krol!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick which misses Krol's front leg but catches the back leg as Krol tries to avoid it.
Chontamenti thows a leg kick but Krol checks it
and Krol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chontamenti.
Krol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Chontamenti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti shoots in and bounces Krol off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krol is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti stands and throws Krol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chontamenti has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krol!
Krol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chontamenti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krol stops Chontamenti from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti controlling his opponent.
Krol is squirming around, avoiding Chontamenti's attempts to control the action.
Chontamenti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Krol is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Krol and Chontamenti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Krol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krol trying to control but Chontamenti postures up.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Krol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krol is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chontamenti finds it's way round the side to connect with Krol's head.
Chontamenti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut lands for Krol. That snapped Chontamenti's head back.
Krol throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut
and Krol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoth Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
Nice body kick there by Krol.
Chontamenti connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krol blocks the body kick.
Krol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick as Krol jumps back.
Krol is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chontamenti misses with a hook.
Krol is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chontamenti misses with a takedown attempt - Krol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thoth Chontamenti is winning the standup battle so far.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krol can do to turn this around?
Krol defending well as Chontamenti loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol walks into a straight right hand from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krol has his hands on Chontamenti's head, controlling the position.
Chontamenti preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chontamenti controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krol holds on and takes a little breather.
Chontamenti preventing the sweep.
Chontamenti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chontamenti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krol throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Krol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chontamenti fails with the takedown
and Krol counters with a big head kick but Chontamenti shrugs it off.
Chontamenti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chontamenti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krol keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chontamenti wants to control but Krol is keeping him busy.
Krol being controlled for a moment.
Krol is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Krol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chontamenti trying to control the action but Krol is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krol.
Chontamenti throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Chontamenti. That's going to slow Krol down.
Krol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Chontamenti misses
and Krol counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti gets a takedown into half guard.
Krol holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol trying to control from the bottom.
Krol is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti is controlling the pace.
Krol is controlling Chontamenti's trapped leg to prevent Chontamenti from advancing to side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chontamenti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chontamenti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krol takes a step back to recover.
It looks like Chontamenti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Krol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krol throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zygmunt Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Krol moves away and avoids it.
Krol is looking to land body kicks.
Krol misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti throws a front kick that sends Krol stumbling back into the cage.
Chontamenti shoots in and bounces Krol off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Krol manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Krol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krol preventing the sweep.
Chontamenti trying to keep a closed guard but Krol is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti looking for a guillotine here but Krol defends easily.
Chontamenti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chontamenti looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thoth Chontamenti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chontamenti 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoth Chontamenti!
Our winner, Thoth Chontamenti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Barnes (ranked 1216 p4p, 900 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 174 p4p, 127 weight class). Furioto has chosen 韻è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - as his entrance music. The key to victory for Trevor Barnes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Furioto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furioto's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Furioto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Furioto is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to stand up but Furioto is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Furioto.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furioto prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
Furioto is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Furioto seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto 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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