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DMMA 98: Kersikov vs Hightower PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Floyd (ranked 3942 p4p, 4101 weight class) and Klaus Tannenbaum (ranked 487 p4p, 501 weight class). Tannenbaum has chosen Andrea Bocelli: O Tannenbaum as his entrance music. Klaus Tannenbaum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Tannenbaum!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd has Tannenbaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Floyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Floyd.
Tannenbaum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Floyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Tannenbaum, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Tannenbaum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a nice body kick.
Floyd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tannenbaum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tannenbaum.
Floyd throws a leg kick
and Tannenbaum finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd walks into a jab.
Floyd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Floyd closes the distance and pushes Tannenbaum back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tannenbaum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Floyd lands an elbow just above Tannenbaum 's eye.
 It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
Floyd prevents a body shot from Tannenbaum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum tries to throw a body punch but Floyd avoids it by throwing Tannenbaum back against the cage.
Tannenbaum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Floyd scores with a shoulder strike.
Floyd breaks from the clinch.
Floyd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Floyd prevents Tannenbaum from improving his position.
Floyd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tannenbaum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tannenbaum tries to roll over but Floyd keeps him under control.
Floyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tannenbaum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tannenbaum trying to control but Floyd postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum is trying is best to control the position here.
Floyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tannenbaum trying to control but Floyd postures up.
Floyd trying to control from Tannenbaum's half guard. Tannenbaum has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Floyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Floyd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Floyd won't allow Tannenbaum to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tannenbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Floyd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tannenbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tannenbaum is looking to stand up but Floyd isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Floyd is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Tannenbaum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Floyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Floyd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Tannenbaum responds with a good body kick, but Floyd manages to step out the way in time.
Floyd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tannenbaum's head backwards.
Floyd throws a wild body kick that Tannenbaum sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick from Floyd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Floyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tannenbaum swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd throws a front kick that sends Tannenbaum stumbling back into the cage.
Tannenbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Floyd looks to land a left hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range nicely.
Tannenbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tannenbaum moves out of range of the body kick from Floyd.
Tannenbaum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Floyd. That did some damage!
Tannenbaum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Floyd.
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!
Floyd lands with a cross.
Tannenbaum delivers a nice body kick.
Floyd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tannenbaum moves out of range of the body kick.
Floyd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Floyd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tannenbaum needs to keep his hands up - Floyd had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Floyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Floyd instigates a clinch.
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd throws a lazy body kick
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tannenbaum moves out of range as Floyd strikes.
Tannenbaum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Floyd throws a hook but Tannenbaum blocks it.
Tannenbaum throws a shot to the body.
Tannenbaum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tannenbaum throws a nice looking combination but Floyd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Floyd clinches up against the cage.
Tannenbaum wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum tries to circle away but Floyd has him pinned against the cage.
Floyd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Floyd lands with a left to the head.
Floyd jumps guard but Tannenbaum stands there with Floyd around his waist. Floyd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tannenbaum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Floyd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Floyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tannenbaum.
Floyd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tannenbaum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tannenbaum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Floyd's hands.
Tannenbaum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Floyd misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Floyd misses.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Tannenbaum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Tannenbaum. Those never looked like landing.
Tannenbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Floyd manages to avoid it.
Floyd has closed the distance and engaged Tannenbaum in a clinch.
Tannenbaum avoids a wild elbow strike from Floyd.
I was talking to Floyd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tannenbaum is looking to control Floyd's arms but Floyd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tannenbaum has his back to the cage.
Tannenbaum wants to get back to striking at distance but Floyd won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Floyd.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Floyd can't find room to land a body shot as Tannenbaum controls the action.
Floyd jumps guard and drags Tannenbaum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tannenbaum trying to control but Floyd is working from the bottom.
Floyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tannenbaum can do to turn this around?
Floyd looking for a sweep. Not yet Floyd, not yet.
Floyd is looking for a triangle but Tannenbaum pushes his legs off easily.
Tannenbaum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Floyd keeping moving, preventing Tannenbaum from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd looking to control.
Floyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Floyd is trying to control the position but Tannenbaum postures up.
Floyd wants to sweep but no luck.
Floyd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tannenbaum is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Floyd.
Tannenbaum trying to control the action but Floyd is working from the bottom.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Floyd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tannenbaum is controlling the pace.
Floyd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Floyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tannenbaum pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Floyd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
That's time! Floyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Floyd misses with a hook.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joshua Floyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Tannenbaum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Floyd checks it well.
Tannenbaum moves out of range of the body kick from Floyd.
Tannenbaum throws a shot from downtown. Floyd moves away and avoids it.
Floyd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tannenbaum is looking to reverse the position.
Tannenbaum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Floyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tannenbaum keeps working.
Tannenbaum wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd is trying to work for a kimura but Tannenbaum is defending well.
Floyd seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tannenbaum defending well though.
Tannenbaum is trying is best to control the position here.
Tannenbaum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Floyd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tannenbaum sees it coming and defends easily.
Floyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tannenbaum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Floyd wants to free his trapped foot but Tannenbaum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Floyd drops an elbow to the side of Tannenbaum's head.
That's two 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.
Floyd is trying to work for a kimura but Tannenbaum is defending well.
Floyd wants to take a breather but Tannenbaum is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tannenbaum is looking for a sweep. Floyd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tannenbaum regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Floyd.
Tannenbaum has control of Floyd's left arm, preventing Floyd from doing any damage.
Tannenbaum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Floyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joshua Floyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tannenbaum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches.
Tannenbaum manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Floyd.
Tannenbaum lands a body shot.
Tannenbaum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshua Floyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Floyd rushes Tannenbaum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tannenbaum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tannenbaum working hard to break the clinch.
Floyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tannenbaum.
Floyd prevents a body shot from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Floyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum tries to circle away but Floyd has him pinned against the cage.
Floyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tannenbaum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tannenbaum tries to break the clinch but Floyd is controlling the position.
Tannenbaum tries to stall but Floyd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd tries for a takedown but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Floyd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tannenbaum. Tannenbaum obviously looking to wear him down.
Floyd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Floyd misses with a looping right.
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 Joshua Floyd.
Well Floyd 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Floyd!
Our winner, Joshua Floyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacDoughall (ranked 4582 p4p, 23884 weight class) and Ruben Flijers (ranked 530 p4p, 692 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben Flijers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flijers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacDoughall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flijers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flijers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacDoughall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flijers's knee momentarily.
Flijers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacDoughall feints a jab promting Flijers to slip. MacDoughall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flijers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Ruben Flijers has been cut.
MacDoughall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flijers takes a swing at MacDoughall's ribcage but misses.
Ruben Flijers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flijers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flijers misses with a body shot.
MacDoughall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flijers lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flijers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacDoughall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDoughall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flijers.
Flijers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacDoughall misses with a body shot.
Flijers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDoughall.
Flijers throws a head kick but MacDoughall moves out of range.
MacDoughall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacDoughall staying out of range there.
MacDoughall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flijers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacDoughall counters with a good low kick that Flijers was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flijers misses with an uppercut. MacDoughall saw that one coming.
A slow jab from MacDoughall misses its intended target.
Flijers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Flijers.
Flijers misses with a lunging right hand
and MacDoughall counters with a nice uppercut.
Flijers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacDoughall rather than just go for the knockout.
Flijers looks to score with a jab to the body but MacDoughall is just out of range.
Flijers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flijers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDoughall.
Flijers misses with an uppercut.
Flijers throws a lazy uppercut
and MacDoughall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flijers throws a lazy uppercut
letting MacDoughall counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flijers lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flijers. MacDoughall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flijers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flijers just misses with a punch to the body.
Flijers defending well as MacDoughall loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flijers swings for the body but MacDoughall moves out of range.
Flijers swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacDoughall counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDoughall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flijers doesn't seem bothered though.
MacDoughall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flijers.
Flijers lands with a hook. MacDoughall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacDoughall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. MacDoughall catches Flijers right on the button with a cross.
Flijers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacDoughall.
MacDoughall throws a right hand that misses
and Flijers counters with a head kick.
Flijers just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDoughall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by MacDoughall there.
Flijers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from MacDoughall.
Flijers blocks a jab.
Flijers throws an overhand right that lands on MacDoughall's shoulder, as MacDoughall tries to avoid the shot.
As Flijers backs away, MacDoughall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Flijers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flijers moves out of range of the strikes.
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDoughall manages to avoid it.
MacDoughall misses with a straight right.
MacDoughall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flijers.
Flijers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flijers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacDoughall lands with a shot to the body.
Flijers lands with a good body shot.
MacDoughall cracks Flijers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacDoughall has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Flijers to stand back up!
 Flijers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flijers jabs MacDoughall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flijers is still on wobbly legs! Can MacDoughall finish him?
MacDoughall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flijers seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. MacDoughall catches Flijers right on the button with a cross.
Flijers throws a right hand that misses
and MacDoughall counters with a crisp right that sends Flijers to the canvas! MacDoughall follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus MacDoughall!
Angus MacDoughall made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdeno Chara (ranked 2531 p4p, 2771 weight class) and Javon Reese (ranked 340 p4p, 368 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Javon Reese was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdeno Chara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Javon Reese!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reese regains half guard.
Chara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chara working over Reese with some ground and pound. Reese looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chara slips a nice elbow through Reese's hands, connecting with Reese's forehead.
Reese makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reese.
Reese is looking for a triangle but Chara pushes his legs off easily.
Chara landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reese has momentary wrist control but Chara slips an elbow through the middle.
Chara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reese is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chara is aware though and is defending well.
Chara landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Chara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reese looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reese's head.
Reese looking for a guillotine here but Chara defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chara pushing down on Reese's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chara connects with a nice short shot to Reese's temple.
Reese trying to control but Chara postures up.
Reese manages to get to full guard.
Chara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reese is keeping the position for now.
Chara distracts Reese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chara throws a big right hand that misses.
Chara won't allow Reese to sweep him here.
Reese is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chara stands up over Reese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reese has momentary wrist control but Chara slips an elbow through the middle.
Chara wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
Reese is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reese has momentary wrist control but Chara slips an elbow through the middle.
Reese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reese is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chara lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chara stands up over Reese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chara advances to half guard.
Chara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chara lands a big elbow - Reese is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdeno Chara!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zdeno Chara waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimebag Abbot (ranked 2720 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 347 p4p, 352 weight class). Abbot comes into the arena with WALK by - PANTERA blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
205
7 - 7 - 0 |
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25
216
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dimebag Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abbot moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a body punch but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Abbot blocks with his arms.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Abbot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Abbot throws a head punch that misses.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Abbot blocks it.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets control of Abbot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Abbot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson is working an open guard so Abbot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbot is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Abbot circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abbot.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Abbot tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Abbot has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Abbot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dimebag Abbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Shot Jackson.
Abbot throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abbot's brow.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Abbot misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Abbot.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Abbot won't allow it.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Abbot.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abbot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Abbot lands with a left to the head.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson jumps guard but Abbot stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Abbot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abbot.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abbot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abbot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Abbot avoids the damage to the body.
Abbot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abbot'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.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbot is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot is trying to stall.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abbot blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Abbot tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Abbot avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Abbot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Abbot tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Abbot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimebag Abbot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson walks into a jab.
It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abbot defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Abbot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abbot has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbot lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Abbot blocks it.
Abbot lands a shoulder strike.
Abbot managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot clinches with his opponent.
Abbot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Abbot lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Abbot.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbot pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abbot blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Abbot blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Abbot.
Abbot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Abbot managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Abbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
Abbot is working Jackson over against the cage.
Abbot gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Abbot'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.
Abbot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abbot is working Jackson over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Abbot.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Abbot.
Abbot lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Abbot on the inside.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abbot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbot lands a left hand.
Abbot avoiding damage.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land.
Abbot struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Abbot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Abbot scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbot.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Abbot finish him?
Abbot working aggressively here.
Abbot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Abbot lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Abbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Abbot unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jackson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Abbot is unloading with more strikes now! Jackson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimebag Abbot!
Dimebag Abbot very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE™ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 867 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 117 p4p, 202 weight class). Kersikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155
10 - 5 - 0 |
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25
159
3 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Dall Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall Jr tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dall Jr throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall Jr on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall Jr scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Dall Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall Jr's gas tank.
Dall Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dall Jr prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Dall Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
Dall Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Dall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall Jr checks it well.
Dall Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kersikov manages to circle out of the way.
Dall Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall Jr will feel that in the morning.
Dall Jr checks a low kick from Kersikov.
A quick step to the side and Dall Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to slow Dall Jr down with leg kicks.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dall Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Dall Jr.
A slow jab from Dall Jr misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Dall Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall Jr misses the target.
Dall Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Dall Jr connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall Jr steps away.
A leg kick checked by Dall Jr.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Dall Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall Jr blocks the body kick.
Dall Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall Jr misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall Jr sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.
Dall Jr rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Dall Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Dall Jr avoids it.
Dall Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Dall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall Jr has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dall Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kersikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dall Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall Jr passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dall Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dall Jr wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Dall Jr throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Dall Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kersikov wants to control but Dall Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dall Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall Jr trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall Jr.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall Jr.
That's four 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.
Dall Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Dall Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Dall Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Dall Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Dall Jr into the cage.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dall Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Kersikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov works over Dall Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall Jr doesn't seem phased though.
 Dall Jr is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Dall Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dall Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Dall Jr 's knee.
Dall Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Dall Jr's defenses.
Dall Jr checks the leg kick.
Dall Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dall Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Dall Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dall Jr moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov thumps Dall Jr with a low kick.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Dall Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall Jr down.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Dall Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Dall Jr is out of range.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Dall Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov cracks Dall Jr with a good jab.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Dall Jr checks it
letting Dall Jr counter with a right hand.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov is looking to slow Dall Jr down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Dall Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall Jr in his tracks.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Dall Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Dall Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Dall Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall Jr swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Dall Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Dall Jr moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Dall Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Pinks (ranked 591 p4p, 2086 weight class) and Nate DeBramalo (ranked 83 p4p, 270 weight class). Pinks comes to the cage accompanied by HUMBLE.. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinks tries to move into range but DeBramalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeBramalo misses with a kick to the body.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks counters with a leg kick.
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks 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.
DeBramalo jabs at Pinks's body.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Pinks saw that one coming.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Pinks seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by DeBramalo there.
Pinks is rocked!
DeBramalo lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pinks misses its target.
Pinks fakes the leg kick and cracks DeBramalo in the body.
DeBramalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinks to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by DeBramalo.
Pinks throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a right hand
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo jabs Pinks right on the nose. Pinks blinks but takes it well.
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!
DeBramalo checks a low kick from Pinks.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinks walks into a stiff left hand from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
A big right from Pinks misses.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Pinks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Pinks pushes DeBramalo away with a front kick.
DeBramalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeBramalo misses with a left hand
and Pinks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeBramalo looks winded!
Nice uppercut lands for Pinks. That snapped DeBramalo's head back.
It looks like Nate DeBramalo has been cut.
Pinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinks cracks a nice hook into DeBramalo's ribs.
Pinks throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Pinks lands a big uppercut and DeBramalo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DeBramalo looks OK. Pinks waves DeBramalo back to his feet!
DeBramalo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Pinks blocks it.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
Pinks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinks scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate DeBramalo's cut.
That's time! Pinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeBramalo scores with a jab. Pinks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but DeBramalo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pinks has got the better of the exchanges.
DeBramalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinks is out of range.
Pinks misses with a wild body shot.
Pinks lands a big uppercut and DeBramalo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DeBramalo looks OK. Pinks waves DeBramalo back to his feet!
DeBramalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinks finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinks circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends DeBramalo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pinks wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
An out of breath Devonte Pinks 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 Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 1043 p4p, 1627 weight class) and Pinina Zhikova (ranked 141 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinina Zhikova!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhikova lands with a nice body punch.
Zhikova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the body kick from Zhikova.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhikova.
Zhikova misses the shot to the body.
Zhikova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhikova.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Zhikova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinina Zhikova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhikova misses with a wild combination.
Zhikova misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a head kick.
Zhikova misses with a hook to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhikova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kontiainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Zhikova toppling to the canvas! Zhikova scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kontiainen finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhikova.
Zhikova dives in and grabs Kontiainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kontiainen pushes down on Zhikova's head and hops out.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhikova throws a hook but Kontiainen blocks it.
A big right from Zhikova misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhikova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kontiainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhikova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kontiainen but Kontiainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kontiainen, as that shot connected.
Zhikova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a body kick.
Zhikova looks winded!
Zhikova takes one to the side of the head.
Zhikova fails with the takedown.
Zhikova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Zhikova looks for a takedown but Kontiainen sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Zhikova darts in looking for a takedown but Kontiainen gets double underhooks and turns Zhikova into the cage.
Zhikova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kontiainen.
Zhikova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhikova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kontiainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhikova cracks a nice hook into Kontiainen's ribs.
Kontiainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhikova has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Zhikova is predictable there
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhikova closes the distance and clinches up with Kontiainen, looking for a takedown. Zhikova pushes Kontiainen against the cage but Kontiainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen cracks Zhikova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kontiainen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhikova to stand back up!
Zhikova is rocked!
It looks like Pinina Zhikova has been cut.
Zhikova misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Zhikova out cold! What a finish! Kontiainen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rectal Thermometer (ranked 541 p4p, 1187 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 78 p4p, 176 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws a right and a left that Distefano avoids nicely.
Thermometer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Distefano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer misses with a double jab.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Thermometer.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thermometer throws a nice looking combination but Distefano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Distefano throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Distefano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distefano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Distefano ducked under it nicely.
Distefano slips a jab and a cross from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Distefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer throws a jab when Distefano was well out of range.
Distefano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Distefano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Distefano's head but Distefano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thermometer backs off Distefano throws a huge counter combo but Thermometer manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer jabs at Distefano's body.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Distefano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Distefano's head backwards.
Distefano is rocked!
Distefano drops his hands momentarily. Thermometer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Distefano staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Distefano doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rectal Thermometer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rectal Thermometer made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 434 p4p, 1335 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 64 p4p, 181 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by Faith of The Heart. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brock Hardman enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman throws out a counter right but Tucker avoids it with no problem.
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Hardman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Hardman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Tucker throws a shot to the body.
Tucker swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardman counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardman! But no joy.
A left lands for Tucker.
Tucker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tucker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Hardman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker drops Hardman with a beautiful combination! Hardman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tucker is looking for the KO!
Hardman is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardman counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
A jab from Tucker misses.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Hardman seems to have recovered his senses.
Tucker connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Hardman moves away from the strike by Tucker.
A little jabbing left from Hardman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker misses with a body shot
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Hardman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tucker throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker misses with a body punch
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hardman counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Tucker 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.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Hardman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charles Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardman! But no joy.
Tucker scores with a nice strike.
Tucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardman's head backwards.
Tucker sends Hardman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tucker is motioning to the referee to let Hardman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hardman ducks into an uppercut from Tucker and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Tucker!
An out of breath Charles Tucker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kersikov (ranked 121 p4p, 353 weight class) and Jason Hightower (ranked 22 p4p, 58 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kersikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Head of the Table. Hightower has chosen The Power as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hightower!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Hightower tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hightower misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hightower stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Hightower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hightower is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Hightower counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hightower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Hightower is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hightower momentarily.
Hightower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Hightower's knee but Hightower avoids it well.
Kersikov punishes Hightower's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hightower goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hightower.
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Hightower lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower lands with a slapping head kick.
Hightower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov moves out of range as Hightower throws a body kick.
Hightower looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Hightower checks the leg kick.
Hightower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hightower cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hightower clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hightower. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
Hightower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov cracks Hightower with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hightower takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov catches Hightower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kersikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hightower lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Hightower.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Hightower misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Hightower throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Hightower throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Hightower takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Hightower has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hightower connects with a knee to the head.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower scores a nice knee to the body.
Hightower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Hightower lands a knee to the head.
Andrei Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
Hightower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Hightower scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hightower.
Jason Hightower seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Hightower swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Hightower.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hightower lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Hightower has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Hightower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Hightower lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower misses with some punches.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower with a knee to the head.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hightower avoids the damage to the body.
Hightower blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hightower.
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
A left hand lands to the body for Hightower.
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
A short right from Hightower.
Hightower tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Hightower digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Hightower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hightower tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hightower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Hightower is controlling him.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Hightower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hightower.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kersikov throws a push kick but Hightower slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Hightower checks it.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hightower throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Hightower takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hightower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hightower motions for Kersikov to come forward. Hightower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
Hightower tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hightower tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Hightower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov works Hightower's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Hightower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower misses the body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hightower is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Hightower's front leg but catches the back leg as Hightower tries to avoid it.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Hightower misses.
Jason Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower takes one to the chin there.
Hightower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hightower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It appears Kersikov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Hightower's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Good exchange - Hightower coming out on top.
Hightower on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
Hightower was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hightower's sensitive parts.
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hightower replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hightower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Hightower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that stops Hightower in his tracks momentarily.
Hightower is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hightower slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Hightower's torso.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrei Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Hightower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hightower slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Hightower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hightower misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Hightower cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hightower connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hightower has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov sends Hightower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Hightower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Hightower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Hightower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hightower tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Hightower moved away.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Nice jab there from Hightower.
Hightower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hightower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hightower throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hightower has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower is the new heavyweight champion!
Jason Hightower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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