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DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Futeran (ranked 3159 p4p, 4347 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 324 p4p, 402 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Futeran might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jesus Christ Superstar. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lvavatai 's choice of entrance music: Journey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Futeran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Futeran misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Futeran circles away quickly and effectively.
Lvavatai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination.
Futeran throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Lvavatai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Futeran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Futeran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Futeran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
Futeran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Futeran tries to stall but Lvavatai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Futeran presses Lvavatai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Futeran.
Futeran stalling.
Lvavatai blocks an uppercut.
Futeran tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Futeran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lvavatai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving.
Futeran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lvavatai is on top in guard.
Futeran controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai wants to pass the guard but Futeran is keeping the position.
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Lvavatai from controlling successfully.
Futeran has his hands on Lvavatai 's head, controlling the position.
Lvavatai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Futeran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Futeran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Futeran!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai is trying to control Futeran's posture but Futeran avoids it.
Futeran working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Futeran's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lvavatai is looking to regain half guard here but Futeran keeps moving and retains side control.
Futeran throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Futeran wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Futeran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Futeran wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai tries to buck Futeran off but Futeran is having none of it.
Futeran trying to control the position but Lvavatai is working away.
Futeran throws a strike aimed at the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai avoids it well.
Futeran is working Lvavatai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Lvavatai is trying to escape the position but Futeran is controlling the position.
Lvavatai struggling a bit here.
Futeran moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Futeran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Futeran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Futeran defends it well.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran has closed the distance and engaged Lvavatai in a clinch.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Futeran breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Futeran.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran takes one on the button.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Futeran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Futeran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futeran staying out of range there.
Futeran misses with a straight left.
Lvavatai thumps Futeran with a low kick.
Futeran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai defending well as Futeran loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Futeran misses with a few strikes there.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Futeran throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Futeran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futeran throws a solid leg kick but Lvavatai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Futeran.
Futeran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lvavatai finds it's way round the side to connect with Futeran's head.
Futeran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran closes the distance and clinches.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lvavatai blocks an uppercut.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Futeran.
Lvavatai manages to pull guard.
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lvavatai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Lvavatai 's legs - danger averted.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Futeran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Futeran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai is pulling down on Futeran's head. It's preventing any offense from Futeran, at least for the moment.
Futeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Futeran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph Futeran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Futeran trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
Futeran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Futeran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Lvavatai looking to control.
Futeran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Futeran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving.
Lvavatai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Futeran is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Futeran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lvavatai moves away from the strike by Futeran.
Lvavatai scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from Lvavatai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai connects with a crisp jab.
Futeran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Futeran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Futeran avoids the head kick by Lvavatai .
Futeran tried to counter with a leg kick but Lvavatai avoided it.
Futeran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran tries a low kick but Lvavatai avoids it.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Futeran takes the fight into the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Futeran to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Futeran.
Futeran digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joseph Futeran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Futeran.
Futeran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lvavatai 's elbow.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Futeran to keep the fight standing.
Lvavatai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futeran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Futeran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Futeran smiles and moves away.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Futeran has Lvavatai up against the cage in a clinch.
Futeran lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Futeran breaks the clinch.
Futeran clinches with his opponent.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Futeran has Lvavatai pressed against the cage.
Futeran stalling in the clinch.
Futeran manages to break the clinch.
Futeran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lvavatai with the counter takedown but Futeran avoids it easily.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Futeran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lvavatai at a distance.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Futeran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Futeran misses the jab.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futeran.
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Futeran forces Lvavatai back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Futeran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futeran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Futeran tries to land knees in the clinch but Lvavatai avoids the damage to the body.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Futeran.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Futeran smiles and moves away.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran gets a clinch.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lvavatai drags the fight down to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Futeran has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Futeran!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Futeran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 1917 p4p, 5881 weight class) and Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 211 p4p, 470 weight class). Frank Lucas Iv is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Lucas Iv!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Iv gets a double leg takedown into Rizzo's guard.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Lucas Iv might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rizzo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucas Iv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rizzo has Lucas Iv pulled in close to control his posture.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucas Iv controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo controlling Lucas Iv's posture.
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas Iv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas Iv.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Rizzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Rizzo blocks nicely.
Rizzo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses.
Rizzo trying to control the position.
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Rizzo blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucas Iv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lucas Iv is in close to Rizzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzo looking to control.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucas Iv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rizzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucas Iv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rizzo is trying to control the position but Lucas Iv postures up.
Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Lucas Iv stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo has his hands on Lucas Iv's head, controlling the position.
Rizzo wants to stand and escape but Lucas Iv is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rizzo lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzo lands with a nice body punch.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucas Iv stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rizzo thuds a left hand into Lucas Iv's body.
Lucas Iv's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucas Iv scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucas Iv. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucas Iv misses with a combination
and Rizzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucas Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Rizzo finds it's way through Lucas Iv's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv slips a jab and a cross from Rizzo.
Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lucas Iv sprawls well initially but Rizzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas Iv is trying to stand up here but Rizzo is controlling him well.
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo is keen to just control but Lucas Iv is a slippery customer.
Rizzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucas Iv with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rizzo is keen to just control but Lucas Iv is a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv wants to get back to full guard but Rizzo has mounted him!
Lucas Iv trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas Iv or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rizzo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rizzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucas Iv momentarily.
Lucas Iv swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo.
Rizzo looking to score a takedown here. Lucas Iv is defending well but Rizzo drives through and ends up in Lucas Iv's guard.
Lucas Iv wants to stand and escape but Rizzo is having none of it.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas Iv can do to turn this around?
Rizzo stops Lucas Iv from standing up.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas Iv or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Rizzo lands a jab to Lucas Iv's midsection.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Lucas Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rizzo is defending well.
Lucas Iv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rizzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucas Iv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas Iv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown but Rizzo manages to get underhooks.
Lucas Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas Iv is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv stalling against the cage.
Lucas Iv fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucas Iv can't get the takedown.
Rizzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzo is pressed up against the cage. Lucas Iv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rizzo down to the mat. Rizzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rizzo scores with a nice strike.
Rizzo jabs Lucas Iv to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas Iv manages to avoid it.
Rizzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lucas Iv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rizzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv wants to stand up but Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo distracts Lucas Iv with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Frank Rizzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv wants to stand but Rizzo is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucas Iv is just out of range.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Lucas Iv avoids it well.
Lucas Iv darts in looking for a takedown but Rizzo gets double underhooks and turns Lucas Iv into the cage.
Lucas Iv staying out of range there.
Lucas Iv throws a counter combo.
Frank Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas Iv looks to land a combination. Rizzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rizzo scores with a body shot.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rizzo sprawls well. Rizzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucas Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Rizzo misses its target.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Lucas Iv takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rizzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rizzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizzo misses with the combination.
Rizzo is looking to wear down Lucas Iv with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lucas Iv shoots and misses
and Rizzo counters by moving into the clinch.
Lucas Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rizzo is defending well.
Lucas Iv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Rizzo.
Lucas Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rizzo is defending well.
Rizzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucas Iv.
Rizzo lands with a light punch inside.
Rizzo works on Lucas Iv's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucas Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucas Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rizzo is defending well.
Lucas Iv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Lucas Iv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch up.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Rizzo. Those never looked like landing.
Lucas Iv throws a front kick aimed at Rizzo's knee but Rizzo avoids it well.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rizzo connects with a body shot.
Rizzo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo prevents Lucas Iv from standing back up.
Lucas Iv on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lucas Iv kicks Rizzo off and gets back to his feet.
Lucas Iv avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo swinging wildly here.
Rizzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rizzo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lucas Iv down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Iv is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rizzo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rizzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rizzo lands a few punches from side control.
Lucas Iv taking a bit of punishment here - Rizzo scoring with strikes.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas Iv tries to escape but Rizzo is in control.
Rizzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucas Iv is trying to control Rizzo's posture but Rizzo avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rizzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Bright (ranked 3536 p4p, 2519 weight class) and Semba Rua (ranked 442 p4p, 310 weight class). Bright comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive. Desmond Bright looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Semba Rua!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bright uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua pushes a forearm under Bright's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bright is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Semba Rua!
Semba Rua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 1614 p4p, 2208 weight class) and James Rocksteady (ranked 217 p4p, 297 weight class). Kersikov I I comes to the cage accompanied by Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. Rocksteady has chosen Red Right Hand as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Vitali Kersikov I I has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vitali Kersikov I I seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Kersikov I I misses.
Kersikov I I throws out a powerful jab.
Vitali Kersikov I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kersikov I I is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady working away.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov I I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady controls the position.
Rocksteady throws an elbow but Kersikov I I slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rocksteady wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocksteady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rocksteady closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov I I quickly recovers to half guard.
Rocksteady works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Rocksteady.
Kersikov I I is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Kersikov I I that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
 It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Rocksteady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I tries to hold on but Rocksteady postures up.
Kersikov I I is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rocksteady prevents Kersikov I I from getting the reversal.
Kersikov I I is squirming around, avoiding Rocksteady's attempts to control the action.
Rocksteady controlling his opponent.
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.
Rocksteady prevents Kersikov I I from getting the reversal.
Rocksteady tries to control but Kersikov I I wriggling away.
Kersikov I I is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov I I tries to lock up and control but Rocksteady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rocksteady slips a jab from Kersikov I I.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov I I!
Kersikov I I throws a looping overhand right but Rocksteady ducks down to avoid it.
And Rocksteady tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov I I pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov I I throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rocksteady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov I I lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Rocksteady is pushing down on Kersikov I I's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov I I is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocksteady has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rocksteady happy to just control the position for now.
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov I I has escaped the position, nice work there.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rocksteady fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kersikov I I manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov I I is trying to stand.
Rocksteady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov I I does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov I I is doing well to control the position and prevent Rocksteady from advancing to side control.
Rocksteady works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocksteady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov I I tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Kersikov I I manages to get to full guard.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov I I is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocksteady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov I I looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but Kersikov I I is defending the strikes.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Kersikov I I is working from the bottom.
Kersikov I I is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound but Kersikov I I is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kersikov I I misses with a few strikes there.
Rocksteady with the counter takedown but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
Kersikov I I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocksteady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vitali Kersikov I I is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksteady walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.
Rocksteady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov I I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocksteady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov I I swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov I I thuds his right hand into Rocksteady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick which misses Rocksteady's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocksteady tries to avoid it.
Good work by Rocksteady as he checks the leg kick.
Rocksteady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch but Kersikov I I is avoiding it.
Vitali Kersikov I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov I I keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocksteady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kersikov I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.
And Rocksteady tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov I I pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rocksteady lands with a hook. Kersikov I I tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocksteady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov I I misses with a looping right.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov I I is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov I I keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Kersikov I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov I I is trying to keep Rocksteady in close.
Kersikov I I keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov I I is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rocksteady is looking to clinch but Kersikov I I is avoiding it.
Rocksteady gets a takedown into half guard.
Kersikov I I is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rocksteady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Kersikov I I is defending the position.
Well, if Rocksteady is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Kersikov I I is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov I I wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rocksteady stops Kersikov I I from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov I I showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov I I has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Diaz (ranked 1857 p4p, 2098 weight class) and Jules Durand (ranked 247 p4p, 288 weight class). Jules Durand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maverick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jules Durand!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Maverick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand throws a counter combo.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Durand counters with a nice right hand that sends Diaz toppling to the canvas! Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Durand finish him?!
 Diaz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a big left hand that crumples Diaz! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Durand!
Our winner, Jules Durand, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koos Van Asch (ranked 493 p4p, 910 weight class) and Dick Ekelund (ranked 57 p4p, 106 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekelund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Van Asch and move into the clinch position.
Van Asch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekelund is able to avoid easily.
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
Van Asch 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.
Ekelund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund has Van Asch pressed against the cage, preventing Van Asch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Asch is trying to break free.
Ekelund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch taking a breather.
Ekelund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Asch is trying to break the clinch but Ekelund has him pressed against the cage.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Ekelund turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
Van Asch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Ekelund avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekelund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Ekelund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Asch connects with a crisp jab.
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Van Asch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Van Asch lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Van Asch.
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Ekelund.
Ekelund closes the distance but Van Asch moves to the side
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the cage.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Asch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Van Asch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Asch.
A short right from Van Asch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Ekelund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Asch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekelund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekelund misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekelund. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekelund throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch tries to keep at a distance but Ekelund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Asch is trying to push Ekelund away but Ekelund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Asch tries to break free but Ekelund pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch has Ekelund pushed against the cage.
Van Asch lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekelund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund works on Van Asch's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekelund moves into the clinch successfully.
Ekelund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Ekelund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Asch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Asch tests Ekelund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Ekelund down.
Ekelund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Ekelund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Ekelund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekelund swings widly with a right hand
and Ekelund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch 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.
Ekelund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch tests Ekelund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekelund connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ekelund.
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekelund. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekelund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Ekelund slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Ekelund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekelund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekelund throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Asch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Ekelund jumps back.
Ekelund wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.
Ekelund staying out of range there.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Asch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekelund is able to avoid easily.
Ekelund slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Ekelund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekelund should have avoided that one.
Van Asch tries a low kick but Ekelund avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Ekelund avoids it.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Van Asch and move into the clinch position.
Ekelund misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Ekelund 's knee.
Ekelund blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekelund swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch gets tackled into the cage by Ekelund. Ekelund maintains the clinch.
Dick Ekelund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Van Asch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Van Asch.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
Van Asch lands with a right to the head.
Ekelund is working Van Asch over against the cage.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Asch lands with a right to the head.
Ekelund prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Ekelund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund digs a right hand into Van Asch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Asch's gas tank.
Ekelund tries a body shot but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch tries to circle away but Ekelund has him pinned against the cage.
Ekelund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ekelund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Ekelund.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Van Asch and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund has Van Asch up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekelund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Asch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ekelund.
Van Asch is trying to break the clinch but Ekelund is controlling him.
Ekelund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Asch is trying to break the clinch but Ekelund has him pressed against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
Ekelund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ekelund instigates a clinch.
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekelund works the jab nicely.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekelund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Asch, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ekelund.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Ekelund rushes Van Asch and presses him up against the cage.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekelund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ekelund.
Van Asch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Asch lands a nice uppercut.
Van Asch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Asch has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
A short left from Ekelund.
Van Asch takes a shot to the head.
Van Asch blocks a body shot from Ekelund.
Good body shot from Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Van Asch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekelund struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands.
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Van Asch circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekelund rushes Van Asch and presses him up against the cage.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Asch as Ekelund tries to tie him up.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Ekelund holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Asch drops back down to his feet.
Ekelund gets through Van Asch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Ekelund.
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Van Asch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekelund just manages to avoid it.
Ekelund thuds a left hand into Van Asch's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Ekelund misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund staying out of range there.
No joy there for Ekelund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch with a nice calf kick.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Ekelund.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch with the inside leg kick.
Ekelund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Ekelund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekelund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ekelund digs a good hook to Van Asch's body.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekelund.
Ekelund swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooh!!! Ekelund has knocked Van Asch down with a huge combo! Ekelund steps away and waves a wobbly Van Asch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Van Asch is rocked!
It looks like Koos Van Asch has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
Ekelund works on Van Asch's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Asch's elbow.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Van Asch takes a shot to the head.
Ekelund struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Asch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Ekelund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Asch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kra Hang (ranked 881 p4p, 965 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 121 p4p, 131 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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.
Hang defending well as Kamenev loads up on a big left hand.
Kamenev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hang.
Hang lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Hang misses.
Kamenev swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Hang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamenev defending well as Hang loads up on a big left hand.
Kamenev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hang scores with a shot to the body.
Kamenev slips a jab from Hang.
Hang misses with a straight left.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Hang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hang looks to land a right hand but Kamenev moved out of range.
Hang throws a hook but Kamenev avoids it easily.
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.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Hang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamenev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hang.
Kamenev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamenev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamenev controlling from the top position.
Hang wants to get back to his feet but Kamenev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hang wants to stand but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hang is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kamenev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kamenev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamenev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hang.
Hang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hang.
Kamenev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hang's elbow.
Hang is trying to force a seperation but Kamenev has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamenev.
Hang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamenev is trying to maintain a safe position but Hang gets an underhook and turns Kamenev into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamenev.
Hang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hang.
Hang breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenev. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Hang tenderised Kamenev's leg. Kamenev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenev scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Hang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hang.
A cross from Hang lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hang.
Some wild striking there from Kamenev.
Kamenev darts in looking for a takedown but Hang gets double underhooks and turns Kamenev into the cage.
Kamenev looks to land a right hand but Hang moved out of range.
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 takes a swing at Hang's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hang!
Kamenev lands a lovely overhand right.
Hang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kamenev with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang wants to stand but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hang is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev stops Hang from standing up.
Hang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kamenev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamenev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hang slips under a jab from Kamenev.
Hang misses with an uppercut.
Kamenev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hang throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev throws a big shot that misses.
Hang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamenev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Kamenev.
A big right from Hang misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenev cracks Hang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hang lands a slapping body shot.
Hang misses with a hook. Kamenev ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kamenev. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamenev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hang.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Hang.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Hang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kamenev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kamenev misses with a wild combination.
Hang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev throws a hook to the side of Hang's head but Hang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hang sprawls well initially but Kamenev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hang's head.
Hang is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kra Hang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenev moves away.
Kamenev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Kamenev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamenev.
Kamenev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hang slips a straight right by Kamenev.
Hang tries to clinch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Kamenev lands a lovely overhand right.
Hang throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hang. Kamenev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hang jabs Kamenev right on the nose. Kamenev blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Hang.
Kamenev sizes up Hang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamenev feints a jab promting Hang to slip. Kamenev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hang misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
Kamenev swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Hang avoids the body shot from Kamenev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev throws out a loose jab but Hang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamenev works Hang's body with a nice hook.
Kamenev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamenev throws a shot from downtown. Hang moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Hang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hang.
Hang moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Kamenev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang misses with a looping right.
Hang scores with a jab to the body.
Hang tries to land a leg kick but Kamenev saw it coming and moves away.
Kamenev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hang momentarily.
Kamenev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenev cracks a nice hook into Hang's ribs.
A jab from Hang misses.
Hang wants to land a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Hang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamenev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hang lands with a cross.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hang.
Hang misses the jab.
Hang thuds his right hand into Kamenev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamenev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hang is just out of range.
Nice shot by Kamenev.
Hang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamenev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Hang tenderised Kamenev's leg. Kamenev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hang moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamenev misses with a straight left.
Hang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hang motions for Kamenev to come forward. Hang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Kamenev finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang misses with the combination.
Hang misses with a looping right.
Hang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Hang missing with a left hand there. Kamenev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Kamenev as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hang.
Hang stuffs the takedown.
Hang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Hang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Hang.
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamenev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamenev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hang's hands.
Kra Hang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Hang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hang scores with a jab. Kamenev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hang scores with a leg kick.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamenev throws out the jab.
Kamenev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamenev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Hang's guard.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hang is keeping the position for now.
Ivan Kamenev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kamenev passes Hang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kamenev is on him like a limpet, forcing Hang back against the cage.
Kamenev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kamenev as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamenev lands with a left to the head.
Hang lands a nice uppercut.
Hang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hang misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kra Hang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Kamenev does no damage.
Kamenev moves out of range as Hang strikes.
Kamenev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hang at a distance.
Hang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenev checks a leg kick.
Kra Hang is winning the standup battle so far.
Hang misses with a looping left.
Hang looks to throw the jab but Kamenev is out of range.
Hang with the inside leg kick.
Kamenev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamenev moves out of range of the leg kick from Hang.
Hang thuds his right hand into Kamenev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hang throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Hang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamenev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hang throws the left hand but Kamenev avoids the punch easily.
Hang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamenev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hang digs a good hook to Kamenev's body.
Kamenev defending well as Hang loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
Kamenev throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hang.
Kamenev misses with an uppercut. Hang saw that one coming.
Hang moves away from the strike by Kamenev.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hang.
It appears Hang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kamenev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hang.
Kamenev checks a low kick from Hang.
A big right from Hang misses.
Hang clinches with his opponent.
Hang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamenev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev loads up on a big right hand but Hang slips the punch.
Kamenev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hang misses the target.
Ivan Kamenev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kamenev.
Hang misses with a body kick.
Kamenev just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hang.
Hang scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hang misses its intended target.
Kamenev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamenev moves out of range as Hang throws a body kick.
Kamenev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamenev throws an overhand right that lands on Hang's shoulder, as Hang tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamenev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kamenev or perhaps it was just good defense by Hang, which made it look bad.
Hang thuds his right hand into Kamenev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamenev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hang's waist but Hang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenev off to one side.
Kra Hang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
A jab from Kamenev does it's job there.
Hang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenev can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev lands a jab.
Kamenev connects with a looping right hand.
Hang scores with a shot to the body.
Kamenev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hang counters with an outside leg kick.
Kamenev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamenev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
A little feinted left hand from Hang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamenev throws a big shot that misses.
Hang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kamenev swings for the body but Hang moves out of range.
Kamenev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kamenev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenev.
Hang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang moves away from the strike by Kamenev.
Hang clinches up against the cage.
Hang misses with some punches.
Kamenev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamenev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamenev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hang blocks an uppercut.
Hang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamenev backwards.
Kamenev prevents a body shot from Hang.
Kamenev lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hang.
Hang lands with a right to the head.
Kra Hang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Kamenev.
Hang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hang breaks the clinch.
Kamenev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamenev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hang. Hang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Hang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamenev scrambles back to his feet.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Hang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hang moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Kamenev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kra Hang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hang, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kra Hang!
Our winner, Kra Hang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raminus Polus (ranked 835 p4p, 856 weight class) and Benji Torres (ranked 114 p4p, 118 weight class). Benji Torres has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raminus Polus's chin.
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170
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Benji Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Torres with a hook.
Torres jabs Polus right on the nose. Polus blinks but takes it well.
Polus throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Polus shoots in.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Polus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Polus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Polus is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.
Polus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Polus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Polus tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Polus tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Torres regains half guard, as Polus was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Polus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres keeping control of the position.
Polus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Torres's thigh. Torres counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres has Polus pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Polus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Polus advances to half guard.
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Polus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Polus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Polus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torres to score with a decent uppercut.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polus throws a big counter combination but Torres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Torres avoids it well and moves away.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polus defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Polus is looking for a counter combo.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.
Torres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Torres misses.
Polus misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres misses the jab.
Polus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Torres misses.
Polus slips a straight right by Torres.
Polus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Polus has a takedown stuffed.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benji Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres misses with an uppercut
letting Polus counter with a right hand.
Torres throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range.
It looked like Polus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Polus takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Polus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torres.
Polus cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.
Polus slips under a jab from Torres.
Polus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot.
Torres 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.
Torres scores with a one two! Polus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Polus.
Polus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Polus with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Torres misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Torres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polus at a distance.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Benji Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polus dives in for a single leg takedown but Torres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Torres lands a nice uppercut.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres misses with a body punch.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Torres misses with a body punch.
Torres lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Polus or not.
Polus blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Torres.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Polus slips a straight right by Torres.
Torres misses with a hook.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Polus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polus.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Polus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Torres lands a two punch combo.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Polus lands with a straight right. Torres didn't see that one coming.
Polus looking to score a takedown here. Torres is defending well but Polus drives through and ends up in Torres's guard.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Polus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Polus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polus won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Polus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Torres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Polus, into his guard.
Polus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Torres has picked Polus up and slammed him! Polus can't keep hold of the triangle and Torres manages to pass to side control!
Polus looking for a sweep but Torres has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Polus is looking to escape.
Polus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polus rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
Torres tries to get the hooks in deep but Polus pushed the leg off.
Polus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Polus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Polus is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus regains half guard.
Polus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres controlling Polus's posture.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benji Torres.
I think Torres 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Luciano (ranked 312 p4p, 648 weight class) and Rectal Thermometer (ranked 45 p4p, 96 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by SHORT PEOPLE. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Luciano!
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, Rectal Thermometer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano slips a jab from Thermometer.
Nice shot by Luciano.
Thermometer stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Luciano misses.
A right-left combo lands from Thermometer.
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thermometer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thermometer throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thermometer. That did some damage!
Thermometer 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer jabs at Luciano's body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luciano rather than just go for the knockout.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Thermometer.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Thermometer.
Thermometer cracks Luciano with an open hand slap.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thermometer has time to react.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano slips a jab from Thermometer.
Luciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Thermometer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thermometer thinking.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Thermometer off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Thermometer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thermometer scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thermometer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Thermometer moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Thermometer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thermometer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Thermometer moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Thermometer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to bum rush Thermometer with a series of wild strikes but Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Luciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thermometer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Thermometer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thermometer jabs at Luciano's body.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Thermometer's leg. Thermometer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rectal Thermometer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice cross by Thermometer.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Thermometer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Thermometer. Those never looked like landing.
And Luciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Thermometer blocks it.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thermometer lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Thermometer lands with an overhand left.
Luciano tries to move into range but Thermometer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Luciano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thermometer.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luciano 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.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the body.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Thermometer lands with a nice body punch.
Thermometer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thermometer cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Thermometer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Thermometer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Thermometer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thermometer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Thermometer was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Thermometer.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Luciano throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thermometer in his tracks.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Thermometer is looking for the big counter here.
Thermometer lands with a shot to the body.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Thermometer's knee but Thermometer avoids it well.
Thermometer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Thermometer checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Thermometer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luciano walks into a jab.
Thermometer throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a shot to the body.
Thermometer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thermometer just manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer's corner calls for a 1-2. Thermometer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Thermometer's defenses.
Thermometer defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano with a hook.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luciano.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano clobbers Thermometer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thermometer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thermometer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thermometer scores with a jab. Luciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rectal Thermometer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thermometer slips a jab from Luciano.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano scores with the left hand. Thermometer knows he should have avoided that one.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano 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 Thermometer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermometer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luciano works over Thermometer's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermometer.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thermometer jabs at Luciano's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a hook. Thermometer ducked under it nicely.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Thermometer checks it.
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thermometer lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thermometer checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Thermometer there.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thermometer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thermometer dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Ray Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thermometer lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Thermometer's knee but Thermometer avoids it well.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Thermometer looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Thermometer connects with the punch.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thermometer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer connects with the punch.
Thermometer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Thermometer is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Thermometer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Thermometer finds it's way through Luciano's defenses.
Luciano throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luciano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermometer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
Rectal Thermometer very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xylon Kofel (ranked 153 p4p, 598 weight class) and Mr Mojo Risin (ranked 19 p4p, 81 weight class). Risin has chosen L.A. Woman as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Mojo Risin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risin throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kofel finds it's way through Risin's defenses.
Risin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Risin darts in and clinches Kofel up against the cage.
Kofel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risin manages to break the clinch.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Risin misses the shot to the body.
Kofel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Risin instigates a clinch.
Kofel lands a nice uppercut.
Risin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Risin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kofel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel moves out of range as Risin strikes.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Risin in his tracks.
Kofel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Risin throws a low kick but Kofel moves out of range easily.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Risin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Risin tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
As Risin backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Risin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Risin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Risin's leg but Risin calmly moves out of range.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Risin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Risin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risin misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risin wants to clinch but Kofel slips to the side
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Risin was not able to check.
Risin checks a leg kick.
Risin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Risin tries to clinch up.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Risin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel slips under a jab from Risin.
Kofel takes one to the chin there.
Risin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kofel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Risin moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Risin lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Risin is looking to clinch but Kofel is avoiding it.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Risin jumps back.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Risin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kofel doesn't seem phased though.
Risin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Risin takes one to the side of the head.
Kofel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Risin misses with a looping right.
Risin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kofel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risin throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Risin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Risin misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
Risin lands a jab to the nose.
Risin looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Risin tries to clinch up but Kofel circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Risin.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Risin looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Risin misses with a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Risin checks the leg kick.
Risin blocks a low kick nicely.
Risin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Risin's leg but Risin calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kofel cracks Risin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Risin walks into a jab.
Risin tries to land a leg kick but Kofel saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Risin finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Kofel ducks right into an uppercut from Risin.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Risin. That did some damage!
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel takes one to the side of the head.
Risin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Risin was not able to check.
Risin throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Risin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Risin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Risin's shoulder, as Risin tries to avoid the shot.
Risin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kofel is able to avoid easily.
Risin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kofel on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kofel slips a jab from Risin.
Kofel is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Risin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Risin gets a clinch.
Risin misses with a punch to the body.
Risin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kofel.
Kofel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Risin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Risin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Risin misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Risin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Risin feints and then cracks Kofel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kofel down.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel lands a leg kick that knocks Risin off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risin wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Risin connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Risin should have avoided that one.
Risin throws a lazy body kick
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Risin misses with a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Risin swings widly with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Risin walks into a straight right hand from Kofel.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Risin darts in trying to clinch
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Risin was not able to check.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Risin loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Risin has time to react.
Risin looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Risin throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel is looking to chop away at Risin's legs.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Risin. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Risin misses.
Risin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Kofel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Risin should have avoided that one.
Risin closes the distance and clinches.
Risin pushes Kofel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Risin has a couple of punches blocked by Kofel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risin is looking to control Kofel's arms but Kofel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Risin has his back to the cage.
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Risin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Risin moves into the clinch.
Kofel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Risin can do to turn this around?
Risin blocks an uppercut.
Kofel struggles to land a body shot inside as Risin controls his hands.
Risin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kofel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Risin.
Risin tries a body shot but Kofel blocks it.
Risin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kofel prevents a body shot from Risin.
Risin can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Risin moves out of range of the strikes.
Risin defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Risin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin moved away.
Risin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Risin lands a body shot.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Risin is looking to chop away at Kofel's legs.
Risin misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Risin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin misses with a looping left.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
As Risin backs away, Kofel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Risin.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Risin is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risin 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.
Mr Mojo Risin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Risin. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Risin takes one to the side of the head.
Risin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Risin lands a head shot.
Kofel scores with a jab to the head.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel moves away
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Risin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kofel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin wants to clinch
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kofel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Risin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kofel's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kofel backing away here, and Risin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Kofel.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Risin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Risin on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Risin misses the target.
Risin takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Risin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel tries to keep at a distance but Risin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kofel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Risin throws a series of punches but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel misses with a hook. Risin ducked under it nicely.
Risin wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kofel off the cage and back into range.
Risin throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Kofel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel is looking to chop away at Risin's legs.
Kofel scores with a nice head shot.
Risin throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
Risin throws a front kick aimed at Kofel's knee but Kofel avoids it well.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Kofel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kofel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Risin.
Risin throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Risin momentarily.
Risin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Risin is out of range.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Risin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Risin misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kofel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Risin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Kofel lands.
Risin's corner calls for a 1-2. Risin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Risin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Risin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Xylon Kofel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Risin wants to clinch.
Risin cracks Kofel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Risin misses with a body punch
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Risin momentarily.
Risin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Risin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Risin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Risin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Risin looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Risin lands.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kofel - just one landing.
Risin wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Risin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel is looking to chop away at Risin's legs.
Risin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Risin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
A low kick from Risin misses
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Risin moves into range and clinches up with Kofel.
Risin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel blocks a body shot from Risin.
Risin can't find room to land a body shot as Kofel controls the action.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Risin controls the action.
Risin taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel tries to break the clinch but Risin is controlling the position.
Risin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Risin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kofel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Risin drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Risin just manages to avoid it.
Risin staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risin is looking to chop away at Kofel's legs.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Risin lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Risin's knee but Risin avoids it well.
Risin throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Risin is able to avoid easily.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a good low kick that Risin was not able to check.
Risin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Risin throws a sloppy body shot
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risin scores with a nice right hand.
Risin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kofel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Risin checks a leg kick.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Risin manages to avoid it.
Risin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Risin misses.
Kofel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Risin. Risin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risin.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Risin walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Risin moves away from the strike by Kofel.
Risin throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Risin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kofel, as that shot connected.
Kofel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Risin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Risin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Risin throws a body kick that misses.
Risin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Risin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Risin jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel had his way with Mr Mojo Risin in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kofel 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.
Risin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Risin with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Risin misses the target.
Risin tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Risin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Risin swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel throws a low kick but Risin avoids it.
Risin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kofel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Risin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel scores with a decent looking hook.
Risin lands the left hand.
Risin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Risin tries to clinch but Kofel moves away
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risin looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Risin saw it coming and moves away.
Risin moves to clinch but Kofel breaks away
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel cracks Risin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kofel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Risin tries to clinch up.
Kofel cracks Risin with a good jab.
Kofel with a hook.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Risin.
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Risin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Risin tries a quick counter leg kick but Kofel is wise to it.
Kofel lands a nice shot that snaps Risin's head back.
Risin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Risin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Risin.
Kofel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Risin is out of range and Kofel settles back down.
Risin walks into a jab.
Kofel moves out of range as Risin strikes.
Risin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kofel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Risin.
Mr Mojo Risin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel scores with a hook.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Risin wants to clinch up but Kofel keeps it at a distance.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Risin is out of range.
Risin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Risin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
A cross from Risin lands.
Risin tries to clinch
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kofel lands a leg kick that knocks Risin off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Risin.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Risin knows he should have avoided that one.
Risin swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Risin throws a lazy body kick
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Risin misses with an uppercut.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Risin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Risin's leg. Risin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Risin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kofel, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
Xylon Kofel retains his lightweight title!
Xylon Kofel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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