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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Panda One (ranked 3635 p4p, 4369 weight class) and Antonio Bertarelli (ranked 483 p4p, 543 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Bertarelli!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bertarelli moves away.
One shoots in but no luck this time.
Bertarelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from One with a body shot.
Bertarelli just misses with a punch to the body.
One scores with a shot to the body.
One clinches.
One tries a body shot but Bertarelli blocks it.
Bertarelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but One has him pressed against the cage.
Bertarelli is trying to force a seperation but One has the dominant position.
One manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
One looking for a guillotine here but Bertarelli defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bertarelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bertarelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
One isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bertarelli stacks One on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bertarelli!
One tries to buck Bertarelli off but Bertarelli is having none of it.
One manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
One takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bertarelli felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bertarelli trying to hold on to One's head to control him but One postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bertarelli defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a kimura but Bertarelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.
One works his way into full mount!
Bertarelli defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from One.
Bertarelli can't escape the position.
One tries to control but Bertarelli wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One has control of Bertarelli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bertarelli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
One working for a submission but Bertarelli is keeping him at bay.
Bertarelli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
One moves to take his opponent's back.
One looking to break Bertarelli's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bertarelli remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise One will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bertarelli holding on to One's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Bertarelli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of One's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Bertarelli taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from One.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Panda One!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Navarro (ranked 1627 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Desmond Bright (ranked 224 p4p, 316 weight class). Bright has chosen Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Bright!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Bright wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bright tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bright closes the distance and clinches.
Navarro gets through Bright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Bright throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Bright lands with a short shot to the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Bright throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bright.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Navarro letting Bright take a breather here.
Navarro 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.
Navarro gets through Bright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Navarro blocking some punches.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Navarro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Navarro.
Navarro lands a right hand.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navarro.
Navarro works on Bright's body with a couple of short punches.
Bright looks winded!
Bright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bright working aggressively here.
Bright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Navarro.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bright backwards.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Navarro as the two fighters clinch.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bright.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bright has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bright tries to clinch up
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Navarro drops Bright with a big left hand! Bright is injured, injured bad! Navarro jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Navarro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 2118 p4p, 2681 weight class) and Angus MacDoughall (ranked 269 p4p, 344 weight class). Kersikov I I comes to the cage accompanied by Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov I I scores with a leg kick.
MacDoughall slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacDoughall.
MacDoughall throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov I I moves into the clinch.
MacDoughall working aggressively here.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall lands a nice uppercut.
MacDoughall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov I I.
Our sources have told us that Kersikov I I has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacDoughall struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacDoughall blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacDoughall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov I I.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDoughall misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov I I.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacDoughall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov I I as the two fighters clinch.
MacDoughall tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing MacDoughall back against the cage.
Kersikov I I pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body shot.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
A short uppercut from MacDoughall.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
MacDoughall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov I I pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I cracks MacDoughall with a nice body shot.
Kersikov I I is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Kersikov I I.
MacDoughall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacDoughall blocking some punches.
MacDoughall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kersikov I I.
Nice body punch from Kersikov I I.
MacDoughall looks winded!
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
MacDoughall misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDoughall misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDoughall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov I I seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacDoughall can turn it around.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDoughalls head.
Kersikov I I lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, MacDoughall scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDoughall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
Kersikov I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDoughalls head.
Kersikov I I lands with a short shot to the head.
MacDoughall throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacDoughall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I lands a left hand.
Kersikov I I will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacDoughall up against the cage.
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!
Kersikov I I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
Kersikov I I lands a right hand.
Kersikov I I lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with a punch to the body.
MacDoughall misses with the head strike.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacDoughall.
Kersikov I I lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDoughall struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
MacDoughall can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by MacDoughall.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDoughall working aggressively here.
Kersikov I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 MacDoughall is rocked!
Kersikov I I gets through MacDoughall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacDoughall is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov I I finish him?
Kersikov I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDoughalls head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kersikov I I dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacDoughall misses with a hook. Kersikov I I ducked under it nicely.
MacDoughall seems to have recovered his senses.
MacDoughall throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov I I staying out of range there.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter punch.
MacDoughall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice right hand that sends MacDoughall toppling to the canvas! MacDoughall scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov I I finish him?!
MacDoughall misses with an uppercut. Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacDoughall lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov I I throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov I I throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacDoughall misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov I I appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacDoughall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDoughall.
MacDoughall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacDoughall is breathing heavily.
Kersikov I I gets through MacDoughall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov I I lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov I I fails to land.
Kersikov I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov I I throws a big uppercut that drops MacDoughall! More strikes from Kersikov I I and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! MacDoughall lies dazed against the cage as Kersikov I I celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kersikov I I!
After winning the bout, Vitali Kersikov I I thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 1641 p4p, 2615 weight class) and Charles Bukowski (ranked 247 p4p, 359 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksaw misses with an uppercut.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw 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.
Bukowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski misses with a straight left.
Bukowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukowski closes the distance and pushes Rocksaw back into the cage.
Bukowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rocksaw up against the cage.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw lands with a left to the head.
Bukowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rocksaw up against the cage.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bukowski leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw lands a left hand.
Bukowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rocksaw breaks the clinch.
Rocksaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocksaw misses with a wild body shot.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocksaw backs up against the cage.
Rocksaw blocks a jab.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot that snaps Bukowski's head back.
Rocksaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramone Rocksaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Rocksaw's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocksaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Rocksaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski digs a good hook to Rocksaw's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukowski. Bukowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocksaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukowski. Bukowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocksaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rocksaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski tries to counter with a clinch but Rocksaw shakes him off and moves away.
Bukowski tries to clinch up.
Rocksaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw cracks Bukowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rocksaw tries to keep at a distance but Bukowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bukowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bukowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Bukowski controls his hands.
Bukowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bukowski blocks a body shot from Rocksaw.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksaw's elbow.
Bukowski leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Rocksaw fails to land.
Rocksaw lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocksaw.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Rocksaw blocks a body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to break the clinch but Rocksaw has him pressed against the cage.
Rocksaw throws a head punch that misses.
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 Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rocksaw bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rocksaw staying out of range there.
Rocksaw fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bukowski just manages to avoid it.
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body. Rocksaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski misses with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocksaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw throws a right hand that misses
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocksaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Bukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Bukowski misses with the combination.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocksaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rocksaw throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Rocksaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocksaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocksaw throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bukowski swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rocksaw thows a leg kick but Bukowski checks it
and Bukowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocksaw sends Bukowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rocksaw is motioning to the referee to let Bukowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bukowski throws a shot from downtown. Rocksaw moves away and avoids it.
Bukowski slips a straight right by Rocksaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bukowski darts in and clinches Rocksaw up against the cage.
Rocksaw gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksaw's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukowski's elbow.
Rocksaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukowski misses with a double jab
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Rocksaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksaw is just out of range.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Bukowski connects with a looping right hand.
Rocksaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski moves out of range as Rocksaw strikes.
Donk. Rocksaw catches Bukowski right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocksaw slips under a jab.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramone Rocksaw dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksaw.
A countering left hand to the body from Bukowski misses.
Bukowski misses with a two punch combination.
Rocksaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukowski swings for the body but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Rocksaw throws a wild body kick that Bukowski sees coming a mile off.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Rocksaw looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Rocksaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocksaw counters with a nice body kick.
Bukowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Bukowski moves forwards but Rocksaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Rocksaw.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocksaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukowski scores with the left hand. Rocksaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramone Rocksaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rocksaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukowski can do to turn this around?
Rocksaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bukowski's hands.
Bukowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocksaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bukowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski is controlling the pace.
Rocksaw is staying active underneath Bukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rocksaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bukowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rocksaw defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bukowski is trying to control. Rocksaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Rocksaw dodges it nicely.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocksaw tries to roll over but Bukowski keeps him under control.
Rocksaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bukowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rocksaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukowski wants to free his trapped foot but Rocksaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocksaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocksaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocksaw.
Bukowski unleashes a big counter combination but Rocksaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukowski moves away.
Bukowski wants to counter with a clinch but Rocksaw pushes him away.
Charles Bukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Bukowski misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramone Rocksaw.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocksaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramone Rocksaw!
Ramone Rocksaw looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Always gonna KO this guy'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kersikov (ranked 1425 p4p, 1511 weight class) and Mahmoud Hussein (ranked 192 p4p, 203 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with Head of the Table blaring out of the sound system. 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mahmoud Hussein!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Hussein.
Hussein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Hussein saw that one coming.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Hussein slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it well.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hussein moves into the clinch.
Hussein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hussein scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Hussein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Hussein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hussein.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Hussein slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Hussein shoots in.
Andrei Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmoud Hussein.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a jab.
 It looks like Mahmoud Hussein has been cut.
Hussein fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Kersikov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hussein stumbles back but Kersikov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hussein to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hussein will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yar Bol (ranked 1220 p4p, 1213 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 164 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anthony Lalime 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yar Bol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lalime. That snapped Bol's head back.
Bol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bol lands a big head kick that sends Lalime tumbling to the mat! Bol takes a step backwards and waves Lalime back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lalime is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bol counters with a huge right that knocks Lalime out cold! Bol is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yar Bol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyatt Wayne (ranked 1087 p4p, 1535 weight class) and Dick Niaz (ranked 144 p4p, 199 weight class). Wayne comes into the arena with SOAD - Aerials blaring out of the sound system. Hyatt Wayne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hyatt Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne misses with a wild combination.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wayne's guard.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Niaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wayne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wayne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wayne!
Niaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wayne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne wants to stand but Niaz has his arm trapped.
Wayne working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wayne wants to stand but Niaz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Niaz trying to keep a closed guard but Wayne is proving a slippery customer.
Wayne wants to get up but he can't break Niaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayne is aware though and is defending well.
Wayne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niaz on the ground.
Niaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wayne frees his head nicely. Oh but Niaz has switched to an armbar! Wayne is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dick Niaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kra Hang (ranked 793 p4p, 832 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 107 p4p, 115 weight class). Hang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Ivan Kamenev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kra Hang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hang scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamenev.
Hang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hang staying out of range there.
Hang slips under a jab.
A jab from Hang misses.
Hang drops his hands momentarily and Kamenev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamenev under the eye.
Hang drops his hands momentarily and Kamenev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamenev lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenev. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kamenev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hang misses with a hook.
Hang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Hang.
Hang connects with a body shot.
Hang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kamenev - just one landing.
Kamenev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kamenev.
Hang throws a leg kick but Kamenev moved away.
Kamenev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamenev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamenev.
Hang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hang.
Kamenev slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamenev. That snapped Hang's head back.
Hang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamenev finds it's way round the side to connect with Hang's head.
Hang defending well as Kamenev loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Kamenev finds it's way through Hang's defenses.
Hang throws a right and a left that Kamenev avoids nicely.
Hang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamenev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hang wants it to stay on the feet.
Hang throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang looks to land a left hand but Kamenev moved out of range nicely.
Hang throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev lands with a straight right. Hang didn't see that one coming.
Kamenev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hang throws a low kick, looking for Kamenev's leg but Kamenev calmly moves out of range.
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Hang against the cage.
Hang tries a body shot but Kamenev blocks it.
A short right from Hang.
Kamenev lands a shot to the body.
Hang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hang.
Hang scores with a jab. Kamenev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but Hang shows good takedown defense.
Hang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kra Hang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Hang throws a lazy right hand but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamenev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kamenev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Hang. Those never looked like landing.
Hang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamenev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev catches Hang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamenev tries to clinch there but Hang circles away.
Kamenev looks to land a right hand but Hang moved out of range.
Kamenev lands a really nice looking cross but Hang seems unphased.
Kamenev swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Kamenev checks the leg kick.
Kamenev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hang. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang wants to land a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range.
Kamenev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hang's guard.
Hang wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenev.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamenev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamenev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hang defends it well.
Kamenev lands with a shot to the body.
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamenev throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
Hang connects with a body shot that sends Kamenev's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kamenev misses.
A lazy left from Hang finds it's target.
Hang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kra Hang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hang throws a leg kick but Kamenev checks it.
Kamenev connects with a crisp jab.
Hang scores with a jab. Kamenev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hang tries to move into range but Kamenev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamenev lands with an overhand left.
Hang scores with a nice head shot.
Hang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev throws a hook but Hang avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hang throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
Hang misses with a hook.
Hang stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamenev. Kamenev gets slowly back to his feet.
Hang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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 Kra Hang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kamenev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamenev tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamenev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hang.
Kra Hang is winning the standup battle so far.
Hang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hang misses with a looping right.
Hang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hang defends it well.
Hang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenev.
Kamenev lands with an uppercut that bounces Hang off the cage and back into range.
Hang with a hook.
Hang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang tries to move into range but Kamenev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamenev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamenev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hang thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hang misses.
Kamenev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hang cracks a nice hook into Kamenev's ribs.
Kamenev moves out of range as Hang strikes.
Hang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamenev scores with a decent looking hook.
Hang moves forwards but Kamenev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamenev throws a series of punches but Hang moves out of range.
Hang feints and then cracks Kamenev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamenev down.
Hang misses with an uppercut.
Hang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamenev tries to clinch up.
Hang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Kamenev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hang lands with a shot to the body.
Kamenev takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamenev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamenev misses with a straight left.
Hang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kamenev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamenev to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Hang.
Kamenev clobbers Hang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hang tries to score with a low kick but Kamenev moves his leg out of the way.
Kamenev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenev connects with a single shot there.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Hang misses its intended target.
Kamenev feints the counter takedown.
Hang throws a looping overhand right but Kamenev ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamenev throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamenev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hang scores with a leg kick.
Kamenev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hang's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenev. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range.
Hang walks into a jab.
Kamenev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range and Hang settles back down.
Kamenev looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamenev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Kamenev misses its intended target.
Kamenev lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenev throws an overhand right that lands on Hang's shoulder, as Hang tries to avoid the shot.
Hang wants to slow Kamenev down by chopping away at his legs.
Hang takes a swing at Kamenev's ribcage but misses.
Hang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamenev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hang.
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Hang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Hang.
Kamenev ducks under a wild hook from Hang.
Nice cross by Hang.
Good exchange - Kamenev coming out on top.
Hang wants to land a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range.
Kamenev moves out of range as Hang strikes.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Hang.
Hang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Hang misses with a looping right.
Hang misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hang tries to avoid it but Kamenev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hang to the ground. Hang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamenev misses with a hook. Hang ducked under it nicely.
Kamenev lands a really nice looking cross but Hang seems unphased.
Hang moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hang misses with a straight left.
Kamenev feints the counter takedown.
Hang lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kamenev.
Kamenev lands with a straight right. Hang didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hang. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hang's head.
Kamenev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hang takes a jab right on the kisser.
A clash of legs there as Kamenev blocks the low kick.
Hang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamenev misses with a looping right.
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Hang misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang tries a low kick but Kamenev avoids it.
Hang connects with a single shot there.
Hang misses the shot to the body.
Kamenev feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev with a jab.
Good work by Kamenev as he checks the leg kick.
Kamenev lands a glancing blow to the side of Hang's head.
Hang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamenev misses with a hook.
Kamenev lands with a straight right. Hang didn't see that one coming.
Hang lands a nice looking body shot.
Hang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenev.
Hang throws a low kick, looking for Kamenev's leg but Kamenev calmly moves out of range.
Kamenev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamenev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hang can pounce on him.
Hang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamenev doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
Hang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hang.
Kamenev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hang under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang misses with a body shot.
Kamenev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hang's head backwards.
Kamenev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hang.
Hang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Hang is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Hang. That snapped Kamenev's head back.
Kamenev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Kamenev backs away, Hang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hang is looking to slow Kamenev down with leg kicks.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hang. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Hang.
Hang moves forwards but Kamenev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamenev misses with an uppercut
and Hang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamenev scores with a nice strike.
Oh Hang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hang seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamenev with a hook.
Hang connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamenev misses with a looping left.
Kamenev scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hang.
Hang misses with a body shot.
Kamenev lunges at Hang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hang's hand.
Hang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hang defends it well.
Hang tries a low kick but Kamenev avoids it.
Kamenev misses with a hook. Hang ducked under it nicely.
Hang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
Kamenev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Hang ducks under a wild hook from Kamenev.
Kamenev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamenev throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kamenev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hang doesn't seem phased though.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hang momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang swings for the body but Kamenev moves out of range.
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hang.
Hang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamenev on the side of the head.
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamenev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Hang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hang needs to keep his hands up - Kamenev had a free shot at his head there.
Hang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamenev throws out a loose jab but Hang uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kamenev looks to move away, Hang throws a big counter combo but Kamenev just gets out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamenev checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamenev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamenev throws the left hand but Hang avoids the punch easily.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hang looks to land a right hand but Kamenev moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Kamenev.
I think Kamenev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 554 p4p, 777 weight class) and Panda Four (ranked 80 p4p, 106 weight class). Nicoletta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Once In My Life. Panda Four has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Four!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicoletta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Four scores with a takedown into Nicoletta's guard.
Nicoletta pulls Four in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four preventing the sweep.
Four drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nicoletta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Four has Nicoletta in his guard.
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nicoletta advances position into side control!
Nicoletta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Four manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nicoletta tries to pass to full mount but Four defends it.
Nicoletta wants to get back to his feet.
Four manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Four tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nicoletta is aware though and is defending well.
Nicoletta is stalling in the full guard.
Four is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nicoletta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nicoletta keeps the fight on the outside.
Four moves in looking to clinch but Nicoletta pushes him off.
Four looks to clinch
and Nicoletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Four has his takedown stuffed
and Four takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Panda Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicoletta.
Four fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Four showed some decent athleticism there.
Nicoletta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Four is on him like a limpet, forcing Nicoletta back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Four is trying to pull guard but Nicoletta has him pressed against the cage.
Casimiro Nicoletta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda Four.
Nicoletta lands a left hand.
Nicoletta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicoletta lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
That's time! Nicoletta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Nicoletta does it's job there.
Four doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicoletta circles away.
Nicoletta thumps Four with a low kick.
Four has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Four misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicoletta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicoletta lands a big head kick that sends Four tumbling to the mat! Nicoletta takes a step backwards and waves Four back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Four is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Four moves to clinch but Nicoletta breaks away
and Nicoletta counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casimiro Nicoletta!
Casimiro Nicoletta 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Renji Abarai (ranked 147 p4p, 663 weight class) and Dick Ekelund (ranked 16 p4p, 81 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Abarai catches Ekelund right on the button with a cross.
Ekelund connects with a right hand. Abarai shakes it off.
Ekelund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Ekelund.
Abarai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekelund.
Ekelund clinches up against the cage.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands a left hand.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Abarai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ekelund letting Abarai take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Abarai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ekelund is trying to drag Abarai to the mat but Abarai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Abarai lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Ekelund has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekelund can turn it around.
Abarai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekelund.
Ekelund just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Abarai misses.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Abarai and move into the clinch position.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekelund manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ekelund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ekelund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Abarai.
Ekelund throws a series of punches but Abarai avoids them all with ease.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Ekelund misses with a looping right.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekelund misses the body punch
and Abarai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekelund thinking.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai throws a hook but Ekelund avoids it easily.
Abarai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abarai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ekelund lands a slapping body shot.
Abarai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund throws a sloppy body shot
and Abarai counters with an inside leg kick.
Abarai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund tries to clinch but Abarai is having none of it.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekelund.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekelund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekelund throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekelund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekelund.
Ekelund feints a jab promting Abarai to slip. Ekelund then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abarai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekelund. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ekelund tries to clinch
and Abarai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ekelund pushes Abarai up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick Ekelund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Ekelund.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai trying to stall but Ekelund improves his position.
Ekelund lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai stalling.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Abarai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Ekelund struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund lands a right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund tries for a takedown but Abarai manages to get underhooks.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Ekelund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Ekelund works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund takes a shot to the head.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Ekelund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund is looking to break free of the clinch but Abarai has double underhooks.
Abarai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekelund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
A body shot lands from Ekelund.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund is trying to stall.
Abarai lands a body punch.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Ekelund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekelund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Ekelund.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Ekelund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abarai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ekelund up against the cage.
Ekelund digs a right hand into Abarai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abarai's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abarai circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Ekelund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekelund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekelund takes one on the button.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekelund clinches with his opponent.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Abarai taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
A body shot lands from Ekelund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Abarai.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekelund tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Ekelund lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Ekelund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
Abarai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekelund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Ekelund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
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!
Ekelund tries to clinch
and Abarai counters with a good low kick that Ekelund was not able to check.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekelund has Abarai up against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai looking to stall.
Ekelund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekelund clinches up against the cage.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Abarai controlling the action here for a moment.
Abarai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekelund gets through Abarai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abarai is trying to break the clinch but Ekelund is controlling him.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekelund presses Abarai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Ekelund.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Abarai.
Ekelund is leaning against Abarai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Ekelund throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekelund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ekelund.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Ekelund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Ekelund moves away and avoids it.
Abarai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekelund closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Abarai circles away.
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body.
Ekelund lands a nice uppercut.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Abarai wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekelund won't allow it.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Ekelund missing with knees to the body.
Ekelund misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abarai has Ekelund pressed against the cage, preventing Ekelund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund lands an uppercut.
Ekelund works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekelund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Ekelund.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Ekelund pushes Abarai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Ekelund back against the cage.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Ekelund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abarai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund cracks Abarai with a nice body shot.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Abarai.
Abarai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ekelund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abarai, pushing him back against the cage.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Ekelund tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abarai's elbow.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekelund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Abarai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekelund.
Ekelund is looking for a takedown.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Abarai manages to break the clinch.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abarai is looking to slow Ekelund down with leg kicks.
Ekelund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekelund looks to clinch
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekelund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abarai wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekelund lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai is leaning against Ekelund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abarai.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Ekelund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abarai avoids it.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekelund lands a nice shot to the body.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Ekelund.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Ekelund.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund tries to land knees in the clinch but Abarai avoids the damage to the body.
Abarai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Ekelund.
I think Ekelund has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Renji Abarai 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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