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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Kuhn (ranked 5424 p4p, 6004 weight class) and Mike Cozad (ranked 557 p4p, 578 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Kuhn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad connects with a crisp jab.
Kuhn misses with the combination.
Kuhn throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuhn.
Kuhn throws a lazy right hand but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kuhn finds it's way through Cozad's defenses.
 It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Kuhn misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kuhn misses.
Cozad lunges at Kuhn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuhn's hand.
Cozad misses with a body shot.
A big right from Cozad misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Kuhn counters with a leg kick.
Cozad instigates a clinch.
Kuhn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuhn misses with a body punch.
Kuhn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Kuhn.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuhn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cozad looks winded!
Kuhn working Cozad over with knees to the body.
Kuhn lands a good knee to the midsection. Cozad won't want to take too many of those.
Kuhn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuhn landing knees to the body.
Kuhn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuhn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuhn connects with a knee to the head.
Kuhn digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuhn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuhn gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Kuhn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuhn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cozad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuhn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cozad can turn it around.
Kuhn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Kuhn landing knees to the body.
Kuhn connects with a knee to the head.
Kuhn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuhn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuhn lands a left hand.
Cozad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuhn lands a shot to the body.
Kuhn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozad's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuhn.
Kuhn lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuhn lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhn avoiding damage.
A short right from Kuhn.
Kuhn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuhn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuhn landing knees to the head.
Kuhn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Kuhn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuhn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuhn.
Kuhn misses with a knee strike.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Kuhn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad being controlled against the cage.
Kuhn scores with a knee to the head.
Kuhn tries a knee to the head but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad stalling the fight.
Kuhn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cozad blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuhn looking to throw knees to the head but Cozad is blocking nicely.
Kuhn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozad's face.
Cozad is trying to stall.
Kuhn tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhn lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuhn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Kuhn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cozad misses with a straight left.
Cozad gets tackled into the cage by Kuhn. Kuhn maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuhn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuhn lands a knee to the head.
Cozad tries to stall but Kuhn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cozad just leaning against Kuhn, taking a breather.
Kuhn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuhn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuhn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cozad blocks it with crossed arms.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuhn tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Kuhn back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhn lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Zack Kuhn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuhn.
Kuhn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuhn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Kuhn connects with a knee to the head.
Kuhn scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Kuhn.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuhn.
Kuhn lands an uppercut.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Cozad takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Cozad is rocked!
Cozad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cozad is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuhn finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuhn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kuhn as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuhn.
Kuhn scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Mike Cozad's cut even more.
Kuhn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cozad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuhn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuhn breaks from the clinch.
Kuhn darts in and clinches Cozad up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Kuhn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Cozad slows down the pace here.
Kuhn looking to throw knees to the head but Cozad is blocking nicely.
Kuhn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Kuhn.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kuhn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuhn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cozad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuhn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Kuhn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuhn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuhn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuhn trying to land knees to the body.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Kuhn just leaning against Cozad, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn lands a nice uppercut.
Kuhn lands a shot to the body.
Kuhn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Kuhn lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad avoiding damage as Kuhn throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuhn.
Kuhn is leaning against Cozad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuhn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cozad.
Kuhn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuhn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuhn misses with a knee strike.
Kuhn misses with a body punch.
Kuhn slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuhn.
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!
Kuhn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad taking a breather.
Kuhn gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuhn.
Kuhn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Kuhn.
Kuhn scores with a knee to the head.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Kuhn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuhn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuhn.
Kuhn lands a left hand.
Kuhn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Kuhn to work.
Cozad is looking to control Kuhn's arms but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Kuhn as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kuhn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuhn misses with a knee strike.
Kuhn missing with knees to the body.
Kuhn misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Kuhn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuhn lands a big head kick that sends Cozad tumbling to the mat! Kuhn takes a step backwards and waves Cozad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cozad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cozad tries to clinch
and Kuhn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuhn rushes Cozad and presses him up against the cage.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Kuhn.
Kuhn can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuhn scores with a hook to the body.
Kuhn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuhn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cozad.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuhn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Kuhn.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuhn.
Kuhn lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kuhn.
Kuhn landing knees to the body.
Kuhn lands with a light punch inside.
Kuhn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Kuhn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuhn works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Kuhn improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuhn.
A short uppercut from Kuhn.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuhn.
Zack Kuhn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuhn tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuhn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuhn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuhn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad trying to stall but Kuhn improves his position.
A short left from Kuhn.
Kuhn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Kuhn digs a right hand into Cozad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cozad's gas tank.
Cozad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuhn up against the cage.
Kuhn lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuhn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cozad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuhn scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuhn.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad tries to clinch but Kuhn moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cozad throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kuhn counter with a right hand.
Kuhn clinches up with Cozad and pushes him back against the cage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Kuhn tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Kuhn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuhn 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Kuhn!
Zack Kuhn 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Iii (ranked 3730 p4p, 6079 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 447 p4p, 582 weight class). Tommi Ritola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Steel Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Ritola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Ritola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steel Iii gets tackled into the cage by Ritola. Ritola maintains the clinch.
Steel Iii pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a body punch.
Steel Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritola can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Iii controls the action.
Steel Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Ritola dodges an elbow strike from Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritola.
Steel Iii connects with a single shot there.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Steel Iii.
Ritola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ritola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Iii blocks a jab.
Ritola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritola tries to land a leg kick but Steel Iii saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Steel Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ritola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ritola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritola misses with a low kick as Steel Iii jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola throws a hook but Steel Iii avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Steel Iii - just one landing.
Steel Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritola is just out of range.
Steel Iii with a nice cross.
Ritola avoids the head kick by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Steel Iii there.
Steel Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritola.
Ritola tries to clinch up.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Steel Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ritola slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Ritola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
Ritola is looking to slow Steel Iii down with leg kicks.
Ritola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel Iii throws out the jab.
Ritola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ritola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritola takes a swing at Steel Iii's ribcage but misses.
Steel Iii lands with a nice combination. Ritola backs away looking to recover.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
letting Ritola counter with a right hand.
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola motions for Steel Iii to come forward. Ritola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Steel Iii moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii prevents a body shot from Ritola.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii lands a left hand.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Iii's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritola tries to throw a body punch but Steel Iii avoids it by throwing Ritola back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steel Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii lands a right hand.
Steel Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Steel Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Ritola avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii swings for the body but Ritola moves out of range.
Steel Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ritola. Ritola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ritola throws a looping overhand right but Steel Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Ritola misses with a body punch
and Steel Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Ritola.
Steel Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Steel Iii checks the leg kick.
Steel Iii throws a nice looking combination but Ritola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel Iii misses with a head kick.
Steel Iii throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritola connects with a body shot that sends Steel Iii's belly button to the back.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola lands with a nice body punch.
Ritola slips a jab from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Steel Iii - that landed with a thud.
Steel Iii 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.
Ritola misses with a body punch.
A short left from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ritola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola gets through Steel Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alex Steel Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola blocks a body shot from Steel Iii.
A short left from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is trying to push Ritola away but Ritola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ritola.
Ritola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Iii's elbow.
Steel Iii gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
A short uppercut from Steel Iii.
A short right from Steel Iii on the inside.
Ritola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Steel Iii to work.
Steel Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Iii has Ritola pressed against the cage.
Steel Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Iii pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritola being controlled against the cage.
Steel Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
A short right from Steel Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ritola throws a hook but Steel Iii avoids it easily.
Ritola tries a low kick but Steel Iii avoids it.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Steel Iii moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritola.
Ritola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ritola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ritola avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Ritola throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ritola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Iii.
Ritola connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Steel Iii misses.
Ritola connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Ritola ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ritola.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ritola has time to react.
Steel Iii slips under a jab from Ritola.
Ritola tries to bum rush Steel Iii with a series of wild strikes but Steel Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ritola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritola.
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Steel Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Steel Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Ritola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
Steel Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Ritola.
Steel Iii takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Ritola. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Steel Iii finds it's target.
Steel Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Tommi Ritola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel Iii misses with a hook. Ritola ducked under it nicely.
Steel Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Ritola slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a right hand but Ritola moved out of range.
A head kick by Steel Iii misses
and Ritola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Steel Iii misses
and Ritola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Steel Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ritola can pounce on him.
Ritola throws out a loose jab but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ritola has time to react.
Alex Steel Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel Iii blocks a jab.
Ritola tried to score with a low kick but Steel Iii checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Steel Iii.
Well Steel Iii 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasuda Takahiro (ranked 1893 p4p, 5323 weight class) and Arthur Pugsley (ranked 204 p4p, 438 weight class). Takahiro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Enemy. Yasuda Takahiro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasuda Takahiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Takahiro - just one landing.
Pugsley shoots in but Takahiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takahiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahiro moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takahiro digs a right hand underneath Pugsley's ribcage. Pugsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pugsley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takahiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takahiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pugsley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pugsley blocking some punches.
Pugsley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pugsley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pugsley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahiro is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pugsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takahiro breaks from the clinch.
Takahiro clinches.
Takahiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pugsley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Pugsley forces Takahiro back against the cage and clinches.
Takahiro leaning against his opponent.
Takahiro scores with a shot to the side of Pugsley's head.
Pugsley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takahiro is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Pugsley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahiro lands a shoulder strike.
Pugsley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Takahiro to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahiro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Takahiro scores with a four punch combination!
Pugsley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takahiro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takahiro is trying to buck Pugsley off.
Pugsley tries to advance to mount but Takahiro denies him.
Takahiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Takahiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takahiro tries to get out of the position.
Takahiro prevents Pugsley from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pugsley trying to control the position but Takahiro is working away.
Takahiro is trying to buck Pugsley off.
Pugsley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Takahiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takahiro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takahiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches.
Takahiro misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Pugsley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pugsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Takahiro.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takahiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pugsley tries to clinch but Takahiro is having none of it.
Takahiro throws a big counter combination but Pugsley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pugsley tries to clinch up.
Takahiro thuds a left hand into Pugsley's body.
Pugsley takes one on the button.
Takahiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahiro moves into the clinch.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahiro prevents it.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Takahiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takahiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Takahiro. No joy for Pugsley on that attempt.
Pugsley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takahiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pugsley won't allow Takahiro to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro wants to stand but Pugsley is controlling the position.
Pugsley controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pugsley advances position into side control!
Pugsley controlling the position from side mount.
Takahiro tries to escape but Pugsley is in control.
Takahiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pugsley has Takahiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Yasuda Takahiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takahiro missing with knees to the body.
Takahiro can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Takahiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pugsley controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Takahiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahiro prevents it.
Pugsley can't get the takedown.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugsley backwards.
Takahiro just leaning against Pugsley, taking a breather.
Pugsley is looking to control Takahiro's arms but Takahiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugsley has his back to the cage.
Pugsley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Takahiro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pugsley manages to move to mount!
Pugsley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Takahiro is trying to stand.
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Pugsley looking to control but Takahiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Takahiro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pugsley tries to control but Takahiro wriggling away.
Pugsley controlling the pace for now.
Pugsley is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahiro wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pugsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley'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!
Takahiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pugsley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahiro!
Takahiro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takahiro tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pugsley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Takahiro is trying to stand but he's just given Pugsley his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pugsley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Takahiro trying to get back to his feet but Pugsley is in full control for now.
Takahiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pugsley.
Takahiro is trying to stand back up.
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.
Pugsley controlling from the back.
Pugsley looking for the choke from the back.
Takahiro trying to get back to his feet but Pugsley is in full control for now.
Takahiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pugsley.
Takahiro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Pugsley has good solid back control here.
Pugsley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pugsley is punishing Takahiro with some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Pugsley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Takahiro doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Pugsley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pugsley controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahiro is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pugsley 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Branco (ranked 2714 p4p, 3953 weight class) and Kittisak Saetang (ranked 285 p4p, 377 weight class). Kittisak Saetang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang digs a good hook to Branco's body.
Branco takes one on the button.
Saetang misses with a straight right.
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saetang counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jesus Branco has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Branco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saetang defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
Saetang slips a straight right by Branco.
A little jabbing left from Saetang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saetang misses with a series of wild punches.
Saetang misses with a straight left.
Branco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Branco misses with a looping left.
Saetang with a nice cross.
Saetang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Saetang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Branco is rocked!
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saetang manages to avoid it.
Branco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Saetang slips a straight right by Branco.
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branco blocks a jab.
Jesus Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saetang cracks Branco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Branco throws out a loose jab but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco throws a shot from downtown. Saetang moves away and avoids it.
Oooooh!!! Saetang has knocked Branco down with a huge combo! Saetang steps away and waves a wobbly Branco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Branco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco misses with a body punch
and Saetang scores with a counter punch that sends Branco to the canvas! Saetang smells blood - he's punishing Branco with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Branco has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kittisak Saetang!
A very excited looking Kittisak Saetang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 2324 p4p, 3177 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 138 p4p, 175 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phuthong is looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding it.
Phuthong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong clinches with his opponent.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clerk Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phuthongs head.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Clerk Maxwell back against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to Phuthong's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot.
Phuthong rushes Clerk Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
A short right from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong tries to clinch up
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong wants to clinch
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves away
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is having none of it.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Phuthong has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell takes a 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!
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage.
Clerk Maxwell stalling in the clinch but Phuthong improves position.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phuthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong moves in looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clerk Maxwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell tries to stall but Phuthong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clerk Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a left to the head.
James Clerk Maxwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
A short right from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell trying to stall but Phuthong improves his position.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Clerk Maxwell to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against Phuthong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clerk Maxwell manages to break the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Phuthong. Phuthong maintains the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Phuthong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phuthong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Phuthong moves into range and clinches up with Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to stall.
Clerk Maxwell lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries to stall but Phuthong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phuthong can do to turn this around?
Phuthong moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Clerk Maxwell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Phuthong forces Clerk Maxwell back against the cage and clinches.
Clerk Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a left hand.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong pushes Clerk Maxwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong takes a shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to push Phuthong away but Phuthong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body punch.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell presses Phuthong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clerk Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phuthong has managed to clinch.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phuthong lands a hook that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
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!
Clerk Maxwell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell stalling the fight.
Clerk Maxwell is working Phuthong over against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phuthong closes the distance but Clerk Maxwell moves to the side
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong looks to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong moves to clinch but Clerk Maxwell breaks away
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Phuthong is rocked!
Phuthong darts in trying to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 2946 p4p, 2410 weight class) and Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 370 p4p, 313 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Giro Inhanamoto enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero is looking to clinch but Inhanamoto is avoiding it.
Zero closes the distance but Inhanamoto moves to the side
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inhanamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Inhanamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zero walks into a stiff left hand from Inhanamoto.
Zero closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zero is looking to clinch.
Zero tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Inhanamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zero is rocked!
Inhanamoto scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto fakes the body blow, causing Zero to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zero goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
An out of breath Giro Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viatus Enormis (ranked 2898 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Wingers Son (ranked 161 p4p, 174 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viatus Enormis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wingers Son!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son moves into the clinch.
Enormis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Son clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Enormis controls the position.
Enormis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Enormis tries to get the hooks in deep but Son pushed the leg off.
Enormis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Son is really stuck here.
Son is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Son right now.
Enormis doesn't have the hooks in and Son manages to turn into his guard.
Enormis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Son defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Son pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Enormis is keeping the position for now.
Enormis can't keep his opponent in guard - Son advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Son trying to pass the guard but Enormis defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enormis wants to get back to full guard but Son has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enormis is trying to improve his position.
Enormis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Son wants to pass to mount but Enormis is defending the position.
Enormis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Son advances position into side control!
Son passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Enormis!
Enormis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Enormis is holding on tight.
Son trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Son wants to take Enormis's back here but Enormis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Son prevents Enormis from getting the reversal.
Enormis prevents Son from taking his back.
Son trying to control but Enormis is having none of it.
Son fails to advance to Enormis's back.
Enormis working to try and regain half guard.
Son looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Enormis is trying to escape the mount but Son keeps good control and instead manages to take Enormis's back.
Our spies down at at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts inform us that Son has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Enormis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Enormis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Enormis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Enormis wants to escape the position.
Son is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Enormis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Enormis for a finish.
Enormis tries to break free.
Son working for a choke but Enormis is defending well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enormis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Enormis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enormis is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Enormis regains half guard.
Enormis wants to improve his position but Son is controlling well.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enormis keeps working.
Son wants to work for an arm triangle but Enormis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Son is pressing down on Enormis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Enormis is holding on for now.
Enormis wants to improve his position but Son is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wingers Son 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.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enormis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enormis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch but Enormis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Son moves into the clinch successfully.
Son is fighting off a takedown attempt but Enormis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Son to the mat. Son regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Enormis tries to free his leg and advance position but Son is retaining full guard.
Enormis pushes down on Son's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son is staying active underneath Enormis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Son is looking for a sweep. Enormis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Son manages to get to full guard.
Son has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enormis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enormis trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enormis content to stall in guard here.
Enormis wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Son looking to control.
Son controlling the position.
Son escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Enormis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Son is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enormis defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Enormis wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
Son looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Son is trying to control the position but Enormis postures up.
Son keeping moving, preventing Enormis from controlling successfully.
Son is trying to control the position but Enormis postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Enormis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Son quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enormis is looking to advance position but Son won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Enormis.
Viatus Enormis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Enormis.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Enormis trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Son tries to roll over but Enormis keeps him under control.
Enormis stalling away here and it's allowed Son to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Son is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Enormis has his hands clasped together but Son extends and breaks Enormis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Son.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wingers Son!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Santana (ranked 2072 p4p, 1955 weight class) and Andrey Zlobin (ranked 271 p4p, 257 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Chief Keef - Love Sosa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Zlobin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zlobin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Zlobin missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zlobin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zlobin misses with a body shot.
Santana throws a right and a left that Zlobin avoids nicely.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zlobin.
Zlobin misses with a two punch combination.
Zlobin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Zlobin throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlobin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zlobin slips a jab from Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobin lands a slapping body shot.
Zlobin lands with an overhand left.
Santana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zlobin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santana dodges the punch combination from Zlobin.
Santana dodges the punch combination from Zlobin.
We've been told by Santana's head coaches at potato place that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zlobin throws a hook to the side of Santana's head but Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zlobin throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Zlobin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zlobin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zlobin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zlobin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zlobin misses with a looping right.
It looked like Santana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zlobin.
Zlobin misses with a head kick.
Santana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zlobin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zlobin misses with a combination
and Santana counters with a left to the body.
Santana avoids the head kick by Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a sloppy head kick
and Santana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zlobin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zlobin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zlobin thuds his right hand into Santana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zlobin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin scores with the left hand. Santana knows he should have avoided that one.
Zlobin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santana's sensitive parts.
Zlobin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santana's head.
Zlobin looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Santana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santana throws a hook to the side of Zlobin's head but Zlobin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zlobin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zlobin duly obliges.
Zlobin throws a right and a left that Santana avoids nicely.
Zlobin misses with a leg kick
and Santana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Zlobin.
Zlobin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santana momentarily.
Zlobin with a jab.
Zlobin slips a jab from Santana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlobin throws a looping overhand right but Santana ducks down to avoid it.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zlobin manages to avoid it.
Zlobin thumps Santana with a low kick.
Zlobin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santana counters with a straight right hand.
Zlobin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Zlobin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zlobin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santana is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zlobin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zlobin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zlobin is rocked!
Santana finds Zlobin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Zlobin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Santana lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Zlobin will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Santana!
An out of breath Anthony Santana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 2198 p4p, 1500 weight class) and Robert Brown (ranked 286 p4p, 200 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Brown!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markovic swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown gets a clinch.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markovic working hard to break the clinch.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
Markovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markovic lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Markovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Brown working aggressively here.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
A short left from Markovic.
Markovic gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Markovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Markovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Markovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Markovic tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Markovic lands with a light punch inside.
Brown misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Markovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Brown.
Markovic misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Good body shot from Markovic.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Brown.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Robert Brown has been cut.
Brown slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
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!
Markovic staying out of range there.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown blocks a jab.
Markovic takes one to the side of the head.
Markovic keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Markovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Brown lands a jab to Markovic's midsection.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Brown's head back.
Jab by Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Brown tries to clinch up but Markovic circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Markovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Markovic throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Brown digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves away from the strike by Markovic.
Brown clinches up with Markovic and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Markovic avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Markovic tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown working aggressively here.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown blocks a body shot from Markovic.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown jumps guard and drags Markovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Markovic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Markovic prevents Brown from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown blocking the ground and pound.
Brown wants to control but Markovic is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic controlling from the full mount.
Markovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brown wants to hold on but Markovic pushes him away.
Markovic controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to hold on but Markovic pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedjeljko Markovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
Brown pushes Markovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Markovic pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markovic.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic misses with some punches.
Brown blocking some punches.
Markovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Markovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Markovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markovic lands a right hand.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Markovic working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Markovic.
Markovic lands with a right to the head.
Markovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markovic is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nedjeljko Markovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Robert Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Brown's head back.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown slips under a jab from Markovic.
Markovic ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markovic jabs at Brown's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Markovic.
Nedjeljko Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Markovic and move into the clinch position.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markovic is able to avoid easily.
Brown lands a jab.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Markovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic slips a jab from Brown.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
A combination from Markovic does no damage.
Brown throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Brown throws a low kick but Markovic moves out of range easily.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nedjeljko Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markovic 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nedjeljko Markovic!
A relieved looking Nedjeljko Markovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Leader (ranked 919 p4p, 1098 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 132 p4p, 153 weight class). Leader's entrance music is Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…). A fine choice. Master Leader could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Hunt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Leader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Leader has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Leader slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hunt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader blocks a jab.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Leader.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Leader moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leader's head backwards.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Leader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leader is rocked!
Leader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Leader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leader is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hunt doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Leader crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Leader's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mike Hunt 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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