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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 2214 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Ser Bian Warc Riminal (ranked 192 p4p, 110 weight class). Christie comes to the cage accompanied by Amityville. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christie.
Riminal feints and as Christie raises his hands in defense, Riminal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riminal passes into half guard.
Riminal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christie sees it coming and defends easily.
Christie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riminal passes to full mount!
Christie is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riminal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Christie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Christie!
Riminal has his feet on Christie's thighs here. He's pushed Christie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
After winning the bout, Ser Bian Warc Riminal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 2155 p4p, 827 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 272 p4p, 121 weight class). Camacho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hero Of War - Rise Against. Lombardo has chosen Illusions as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lombardo as Camacho shoots in.
Lombardo digs a good hook to Camacho's body.
Lombardo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo jabs at Camacho's body.
We've been hearing reports that Camacho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Camacho connects with a jab.
Camacho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Camacho misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombardo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camacho with a body shot.
Lombardo throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lombardo defends well and Camacho ends up having to push Lombardo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lombardo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lombardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Lombardo pushes Camacho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo presses Camacho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Lombardo works on Camacho's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Camacho is looking to control Lombardo's arms but Lombardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camacho has his back to the cage.
Camacho jumps guard but Lombardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
Lombardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Camacho's head.
Lombardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lombardo as the two fighters clinch.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Lombardo lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Lombardo lands an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a shot to the body.
Lombardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lombardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Camacho takes a shot to the head.
 Camacho is rocked!
Camacho misses with a body punch.
Oh Camacho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lombardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a big right hand that drops Camacho! The killer instinct kicks in and Lombardo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lombardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dismantle (ranked 1261 p4p, 839 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 123 p4p, 77 weight class). Dismantle's entrance music is Come As You Are. A fine choice. Whiplash has chosen Rapt (TRZTN Remix) - Karen O as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Dismantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dismantle slips a jab from Whiplash.
Dismantle scores with a jab to the head.
Dismantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle lands a two punch combo.
A cross from Dismantle lands.
Nice shot by Dismantle.
Whiplash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Whiplash has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Whiplash thumps Dismantle with a low kick.
Whiplash misses the jab.
Whiplash lands with a kick to the temple. Dismantle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash looks to clinch
and Dismantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Whiplash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiplash counters with a nice leg kick.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Whiplash's head but Whiplash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle connects with a single shot there.
Whiplash misses with a right hand
and Dismantle counters with a left to the body.
Whiplash throws a combination that misses
and Dismantle counters with a left to the body.
Whiplash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whiplash moves in looking to clinch but Dismantle pushes him off.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut. Whiplash saw that one coming.
Dismantle misses with a hook
and Whiplash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash blocks a jab.
Whiplash looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dismantle throws a right hand that misses
and Dismantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whiplash wants to land a leg kick but Dismantle is out of range.
Dismantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whiplash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dismantle wants to land a leg kick but Whiplash is out of range.
Dismantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whiplash can pounce on him.
Dismantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Whiplash replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dismantle blocks it well.
Whiplash closes the distance and clinches.
Dismantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiplash controls his hands.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Whiplash.
Dismantle tries to work over Whiplash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle presses Whiplash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle lands an uppercut.
Whiplash blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Whiplash blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash swings wildly with an uppercut but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Whiplash controls the action.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle lands a body punch.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Whiplash blocking some punches.
Whiplash blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Whiplash.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash lands an uppercut.
Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle pushes Whiplash back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Whiplash tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Whiplash struggles to land a body shot inside as Dismantle controls his hands.
Dismantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whiplashs head.
Whiplash misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle digs a right hand into Whiplash's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whiplash's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whiplash blocking some punches.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Whiplash controls the action.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dismantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dismantle lunges at Whiplash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whiplash's hand.
Whiplash throws a right hand that misses
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whiplash thumps Dismantle with a low kick.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whiplash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whiplash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dismantle checks it well.
Whiplash throws a leg kick
and Dismantle counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Whiplash misses its intended target.
Dismantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Whiplash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whiplash tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Whiplash blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Whiplash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle digs a right hand underneath Whiplash's ribcage. Whiplash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Whiplash.
Dismantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whiplash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dismantle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whiplash backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Dismantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiplash can do to turn this around?
Whiplash lands with a left to the head.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Whiplash.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash blocks an uppercut.
Whiplash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiplash.
Whiplash blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Whiplash breaks the clinch.
Whiplash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dismantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whiplash.
Snappy Whiplash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whiplash moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
A swing and a miss from Whiplash.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiplash.
Dismantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Whiplash.
Whiplash with a nice cross.
Dismantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Whiplash throws a jab when Dismantle was well out of range.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dismantle scores with a jab. Whiplash acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Whiplash finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dismantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whiplash scores with a nice right hand.
Whiplash lands with an overhand left.
Dismantle takes a swing at Whiplash's ribcage but misses.
Whiplash throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Dismantle - just one landing.
Dismantle throws a series of punches but Whiplash moves out of range.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiplash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whiplash moves into the clinch.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Whiplash controls the action.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash pushes Dismantle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Dismantle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whiplash or not.
Whiplash prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Whiplash blocking some punches.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Whiplash swings wildly with an uppercut but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whiplash tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dismantle throws a hook but Whiplash blocks it.
Whiplash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whiplash thows a leg kick but Dismantle checks it
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a front kick aimed at Whiplash's knee but Whiplash avoids it well.
Whiplash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dismantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whiplash.
Dismantle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dismantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Whiplash.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash.
A big right from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Whiplash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Dismantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash lands a left hand.
Mickey Dismantle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash breaks from the clinch.
Dismantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dismantle digs a good body shot into Whiplash's ribs.
Dismantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dismantle's elbow.
Whiplash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiplash controls his hands.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Dismantle controls the action.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiplash tries to throw a body punch but Dismantle avoids it by throwing Whiplash back against the cage.
Whiplash tries a body shot but Dismantle blocks it.
Dismantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiplash.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dismantle.
Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with the head strike.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whiplash lands a hook that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Whiplash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whiplash has a couple of punches blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Whiplash blocks it.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Whiplash misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
Whiplash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiplash controls his hands.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whiplash working aggressively here.
Whiplash works on Dismantle's body with a couple of short punches.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash blocking some punches.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dismantle lands with a short shot to the head.
Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Whiplash misses with the head strike.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash blocking some punches.
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 Mickey Dismantle.
Well Dismantle 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
After winning the bout, Mickey Dismantle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Krampus (ranked 1470 p4p, 797 weight class) and Henrique Rosa (ranked 220 p4p, 118 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrique Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosa misses with a hook.
Rosa misses with a straight left.
Rosa moves out of range of the body kick from Krampus.
Krampus tries to clinch but Rosa is having none of it.
Krampus misses with a head kick.
Rosa throws a shot from downtown. Krampus moves away and avoids it.
Krampus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krampus throws a body kick that misses.
Krampus throws a leg kick that misses.
Krampus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rosa, as that shot connected.
Krampus pushes Rosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Krampus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rosa blocking some punches.
Krampus cracks Rosa with a nice body shot.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rosa has a couple of punches blocked by Krampus.
Krampus lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krampus misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa presses Krampus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosa throws a head punch that misses.
Rosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rosa pushes Krampus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosa blocks an uppercut.
Krampus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krampus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krampus blocking some punches.
Rosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krampus's elbow.
Rosa tries to throw a body punch but Krampus avoids it by throwing Rosa back against the cage.
Rosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krampus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krampus will feel that in the morning.
Krampus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rosa blocks an elbow strike.
Krampus works on Rosa's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krampus or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Krampus.
Krampus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krampus tries for a takedown but Rosa manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rosa fails to land.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosa's elbow.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosa's elbow.
Rosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krampus's elbow.
Rosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Krampus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rosa is defending well.
Rosa tries a body shot but Krampus blocks it.
Krampus misses with a knee strike.
Rosa dodges an elbow strike from Krampus.
Krampus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosa backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosa.
Krampus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krampus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rosa tries to throw a body punch but Krampus avoids it by throwing Rosa back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rosa.
Rosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krampus is breathing heavily.
Rosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krampus.
Rosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Rosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krampus's elbow.
Rosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Krampus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rosa can turn it around.
Krampus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosa presses Krampus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Rosa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosa.
Rosa scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rosa.
Rosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by Rosa.
Krampus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rosa after a bit of a struggle.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krampus misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but Rosa blocks with his arms.
Rosa misses with a punch to the body.
Rosa lands a left hand.
Rosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rosa lands with a light punch inside.
Krampus tries to work over Rosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Rosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosa tries to throw a body punch but Krampus avoids it by throwing Rosa back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rosa.
Krampus tries to pull guard but Rosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krampus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rosa can't find room to land a body shot as Krampus controls the action.
Rosa blocks a body shot from Krampus.
Rosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
Rosa has a couple of punches blocked by Krampus.
Rosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Rosa as the two fighters clinch.
Rosa pushes Krampus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Rosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rosa works the jab nicely.
Krampus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krampus trying to control the action but Rosa is working from the bottom.
Rosa wants to get back to his feet.
Krampus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rosa is trying to stand back up but Krampus is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krampus lands a nice short elbow.
Krampus prevents Rosa from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krampus is pressing down on Rosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rosa is holding on for now.
Krampus is trying to work for a kimura but Rosa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa kicks off Krampus and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosa blocks a head kick by Krampus.
Rosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krampus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krampus's sensitive parts.
Krampus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rosa feints and then cracks Krampus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krampus down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rosa.
Henrique Rosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krampus's hands.
Krampus throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krampus throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
Rosa missing with a left hand there. Krampus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krampus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rosa loads up on a big right hand but Krampus slips the punch.
Krampus tries to bum rush Rosa with a series of wild strikes but Rosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krampus misses with a head kick.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krampus.
Rosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Krampus pushes Rosa up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
Rosa misses with some punches.
Rosa throws a head punch that misses.
Rosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosa presses Krampus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosa presses Krampus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosa is working Krampus over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosa pushes Krampus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rosa presses Krampus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus prevents a body shot from Rosa.
A short body shot lands from Rosa as the two fighters clinch.
Rosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosa.
Rosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rosa pushes Krampus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Rosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
Rosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rosa lands a jab.
Rosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krampus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krampus throws a head kick that misses.
Krampus tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosa misses with a looping left.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krampus shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosa sprawls well. He's pushed Krampus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krampus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rosa with a hook.
Krampus stuns Rosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rosa lands with a kick to the temple. Krampus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Rosa finds it's way through Krampus's defenses.
Krampus tries to clinch up.
Rosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rosa lands the left hand.
Krampus has a takedown stuffed.
Rosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krampus's sensitive parts.
Krampus tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krampus wants to clinch up but Rosa keeps it at a distance.
Krampus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krampus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krampus misses with a head kick.
Krampus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Rosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Krampus fails with a takedown attempt.
Krampus gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rosa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Krampus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rosa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Krampus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krampus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa throws Krampus to one side and escapes!
Rosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rosa is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rosa. That's going to slow Krampus down.
Rosa has Krampus up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krampus tries for a takedown but Rosa manages to get underhooks.
Krampus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Krampus.
Krampus jumps guard.
Krampus looking for a guillotine here but Rosa defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krampus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
Rosa stands up and waves to Krampus to follow him.
Krampus staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosa misses with a head kick.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from Rosa.
Rosa jabs at Krampus's body.
Krampus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosa manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Rosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henrique Rosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rosa.
A head kick misses from Krampus.
Rosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rosa feints and then cracks Krampus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krampus down.
Krampus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krampus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krampus connects with a jab.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosa blocks a head kick by Krampus.
Rosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krampus's head.
Rosa tests Krampus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rosa.
Krampus lands with a kick to the temple. Rosa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rosa tries to work over Krampus's front leg with a kick but Krampus checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rosa.
A low kick lands for Krampus.
Krampus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krampus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donk. Rosa catches Krampus right on the button with a cross.
Krampus tries to clinch up
and Rosa counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Rosa.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krampus.
Krampus moves in looking to clinch but Rosa pushes him off.
Krampus throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Rosa.
Rosa with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus throws a head kick that misses.
Rosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus gets a clinch.
Rosa misses with a punch to the body.
Rosa lands an uppercut.
Krampus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krampuss head.
Krampus is working Rosa over against the cage.
Krampus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosa.
Rosa scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Rosa.
Rosa blocks an elbow strike.
Rosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krampus jumps into guard, dragging Rosa to the mat.
Krampus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rosa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dexter Krampus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krampus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Rosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Rosa!
Our winner, Henrique Rosa, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McGuire (ranked 776 p4p, 1303 weight class) and Khabib Ferguson (ranked 45 p4p, 69 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire with a jab.
 It looks like Khabib Ferguson has been cut.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson looks winded!
McGuire waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ferguson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
McGuire is fighting to break Ferguson's control of his arms but Ferguson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
McGuire trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire throws a strike but Ferguson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but McGuire had control of the position.
Ferguson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ferguson goes down! Can McGuire finish him!?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuire slips a straight right by Ferguson.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson ducks straight into an uppercut from McGuire and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ferguson manages to regain guard straight away.
McGuire cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
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!
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire keeps Ferguson at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
A left lands for Ferguson.
McGuire with a nice cross.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A nice side step and Ferguson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire pushes Ferguson away with a front kick.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is stalling here.
A short right from McGuire.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire has Ferguson pushed against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.
 Ferguson is rocked!
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Ferguson avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson'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. This is the final round!
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Kevin McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
McGuire moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ferguson goes down! Can McGuire finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
McGuire postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Ferguson's head off the mat! Ferguson is out! He's out! McGuire jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
After winning the bout, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 360 p4p, 670 weight class) and Iwon Raczynski (ranked 57 p4p, 92 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Jekyll And Hyde. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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13 - 7 - 1 |
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Granite chin |
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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 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iwon Raczynski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Raczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Raczynski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGuire really felt that one!
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raczynski checks the leg kick.
Raczynski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raczynski lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raczynski connects with a body shot.
Raczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire feints and then cracks Raczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raczynski down.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Raczynski checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Raczynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
Raczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Raczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raczynski avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Raczynski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire misses with a left hand
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
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!
Raczynski moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Raczynski counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raczynski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raczynski. Raczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raczynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Nice defenses there by Raczynski.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raczynski thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Raczynski moves away and avoids it.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Raczynski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Raczynski off balance momentarily.
Raczynski checks a low kick from McGuire.
Raczynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raczynski misses with a double jab
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Raczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Raczynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Raczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Raczynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Raczynski shakes it off.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raczynski is able to avoid easily.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raczynski under the eye.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Raczynski lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Raczynski's knee but Raczynski avoids it well.
Raczynski wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire lands a jab.
Raczynski scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Raczynski counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Raczynski scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
letting Raczynski counter with a right hand.
A big left from Raczynski misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raczynski. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Raczynski looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good shot there by McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raczynski throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Raczynski throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Raczynski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raczynski misses with a low kick.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Raczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raczynski at a distance.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Raczynski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raczynski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from McGuire misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Raczynski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a low kick but Raczynski moves out of range easily.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raczynski.
Raczynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raczynski there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raczynski takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a nice combination. Raczynski backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Raczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
Raczynski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Raczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Raczynski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Raczynski's shoulder, as Raczynski tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Raczynski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raczynski ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Raczynski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raczynski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raczynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Raczynski avoids it easily.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for McGuire.
Raczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Raczynski's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raczynski throws out the jab.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Raczynski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raczynski tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Raczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raczynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire slips a straight right by Raczynski.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raczynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raczynski.
Raczynski connects with the punch.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raczynski.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Raczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Raczynski's leg but Raczynski calmly moves out of range.
Raczynski checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Raczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Raczynski checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
As McGuire backs off Raczynski throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raczynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raczynski slips a jab from McGuire.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raczynski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raczynski moves away.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire thumps Raczynski with a low kick.
Iwon Raczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Raczynski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raczynski misses with a body kick.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Raczynski tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raczynski misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Raczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Raczynski moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Raczynski counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raczynski takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Raczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire connects with the punch.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Raczynski finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Raczynski's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raczynski thinking.
Some bone on bone action there as Raczynski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire digs a good hook to Raczynski's body.
Raczynski misses with a left hand
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Raczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Raczynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raczynski.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raczynski's sensitive parts.
Raczynski throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
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 Mike McGuire.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
A very excited looking Mike McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges Moxley (ranked 158 p4p, 336 weight class) and Tomoe Gozen (ranked 30 p4p, 52 weight class). Moxley comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomoe Gozen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Moxley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moxley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moxley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gozen is looking to escape.
Moxley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moxley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gozen is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen really wants to buck Moxley off and get back to his feet.
Moxley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Moxley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gozen is controlling an arm, preventing Moxley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
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.
Moxley goes for an armbar but Gozen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gozen.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moxley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gozen stacks Moxley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gozen!
Moxley can't do much from the bottom here.
Moxley is trying to work for a sweep but Gozen has mounted him!
Moxley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley wants to control but Gozen is having none of it.
Moxley is desperately trying to improve his position but Gozen has a good base and remains in mount.
Gozen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Moxley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gozen throws a low kick but Moxley avoids it.
Moxley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Moxley does no damage.
Gozen scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley throws a hook but Gozen blocks it.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Gozen misses with a low kick as Moxley jumps back.
Moxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley staying out of range there.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gozen is just out of range.
Gozen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moxley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxley moves away.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Gozen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moxley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gozen.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Moxley catches Gozen right on the button with a cross.
Moxley blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Gozen misses
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gozen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moxley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moxley.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen misses with a looping right.
Moxley slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen needs to keep his hands up - Moxley had a free shot at his head there.
Moxley cracks Gozen with an open hand slap.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Moxley scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gozen throws a poor cross that misses
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Gozen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley doesn't manage to clinch there - Gozen circles away.
Moxley slips a straight right by Gozen.
A jab from Gozen misses.
Gozen digs a good hook to Moxley's body.
Gozen lands with a good body shot.
Moxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Moxley defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moxley finds it's way round the side to connect with Gozen's head.
Gozen misses with a right hand
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
Moxley throws a good cross that connects.
Gozen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moxley to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Gozen.
Gozen lands a jab to Moxley's midsection.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gozen moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Gozen looks to land a right hand but Moxley moved out of range.
Moxley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moxley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gozen misses the target.
A big left from Moxley misses.
Moxley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gozen 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 Moxley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moxley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gozen.
Gozen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gozen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomoe Gozen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley staying out of range there.
It looked like Moxley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Gozen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moxley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gozen finds it's way round the side to connect with Moxley's head.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Gozen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gozen slips under a jab from Moxley.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Moxley's shoulder, as Moxley tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen slips a straight right by Moxley.
Gozen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Gozen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Moxley takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen punishes Moxley's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen clobbers Moxley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moxley lands a right hook to the body.
Gozen throws a leg kick which misses Moxley's front leg but catches the back leg as Moxley tries to avoid it.
Gozen throws a leg kick that misses.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Gozen works the jab nicely.
Gozen with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Gozen misses its intended target.
Moxley slips a jab from Gozen.
Gozen misses with a hook to the body
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
Gozen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moxley's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Gozen feints a counter leg kick.
Gozen slips under a jab.
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Gozen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gozen throws a looping overhand right but Moxley ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Moxley misses the target.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Moxley's shoulder, as Moxley tries to avoid the shot.
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
Gozen staying out of range there.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gozen dips to his left and cracks Moxley with an uppercut!
Moxley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gozen.
Moxley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gozen.
Gozen throws a jab when Moxley was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moxley manages to avoid it.
Gozen digs a good hook to Moxley's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gozen. That's going to slow Moxley down.
Moxley dives in for a single leg takedown but Gozen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gozen misses with a punch on the inside.
Moxley pushes Gozen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley misses with the head strike.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moxley blocks a body shot from Gozen.
A short left from Gozen.
Gozen breaks the clinch.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley lands a nice shot that snaps Gozen's head back.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Gozen.
Gozen misses the jab.
Moxley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moxley misses with a body shot
and Gozen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gozen misses the jab.
Gozen scores with a jab to the head.
Gozen needs to keep his hands up - Moxley had a free shot at his head there.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Gozen throws a body punch but Moxley moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Moxley as he connects with a hook.
Georges Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoe Gozen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen takes one to the chin there.
Gozen connects with a body shot that sends Moxley's belly button to the back.
Moxley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gozen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moxley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gozen's head backwards.
Gozen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moxley.
Moxley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moxley misses with a hook. Gozen ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Gozen misses.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moxley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Gozen misses with a lunging right hand
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
Gozen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley.
Gozen flicks out a counter leg kick but Moxley steps away.
Moxley lands with a nice body punch.
Gozen misses with a hook.
Gozen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Moxley blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Gozen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gozen.
Gozen works the jab nicely.
Gozen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moxley walks into a left hand.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen lands a nice looking body shot.
Gozen throws a hook but Moxley blocks it.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Gozen misses.
Nice straight punches there by Moxley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moxley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen slips under a jab.
Moxley misses with a lunging right hand
and Gozen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Jab, jab by Gozen - just one landing.
Moxley misses with a body shot
enabling Gozen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Moxley 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.
Moxley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gozen.
Gozen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moxley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gozen needs to keep his hands up - Moxley had a free shot at his head there.
Gozen slips a jab from Moxley.
Gozen lands with a shot to the body.
Gozen looks to throw the jab but Moxley is out of range.
Gozen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gozen scores with a shot to the body.
Gozen scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomoe Gozen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gozen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 424 p4p, 435 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 38 p4p, 40 weight class). Areni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mosaique. Hin Areni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Areni defends it nicely.
Areni slaps away a takedown attempt from One, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Areni pinned against the cage. Areni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
Areni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
One checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but Areni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
One looks for a takedown but Areni sprawls well.
Areni throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than One was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
One looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Areni is avoiding damage well.
Areni parries the strikes from One easily there. One is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Areni to escape.
Areni is not content to let One control the position.
One goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Areni rolls with the submission and now he's on top in One's guard! Nice work there by Areni!
One looking for a guillotine here but Areni defends easily.
Areni trying to stand up but can't free himself from One's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
One looking to control.
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
One is looking for a triangle but Areni pushes his legs off easily.
Areni wanted to stand there but One had control of the position.
One is trying to keep Areni in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni wanted to stand there but One had control of the position.
One working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Areni has passed into half guard!
Areni wants to get back to his feet.
One keeps control of the position for the meantime.
It looks like Areni is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
One keeps trying to improve his position.
One trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Areni sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One shoots in and drives through. Areni sprawls well.
Areni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areni defends well and One ends up having to push Areni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Areni tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Areni to the ground. Areni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
One shoots in for a double leg but Areni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Areni misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Areni misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
One wants to clinch
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Areni is aware though and is defending well.
One has a closed guard, preventing Areni from standing up.
Areni trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni content to stall in guard here.
One is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Areni wants to get up but he can't break One's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Areni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
One trying to keep a closed guard but Areni is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
One takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Areni lands a nice leg kick that just misses One's sensitive parts.
One on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
One on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Areni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
Areni lands with a shot to the body.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by One or perhaps it was just good defense by Areni, which made it look bad.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni misses with a leg kick.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Areni leaves One with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
One shoots and misses
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into guard.
One being controlled here, momentarily.
Areni wants to stand but One has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Areni wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and One has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between One's legs - danger averted.
Areni is looking to stand up but One won't let him.
One wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Areni scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Areni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Areni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Areni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that second round.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Areni scores with a nice short uppercut.
One is looking for a takedown.
Areni gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Areni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Areni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Areni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Areni tries a body shot but One blocks it.
Areni lands a body punch.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni stops a takedown attempt from One.
Areni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Areni tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Areni back against the cage.
Areni looking to slow down the pace here.
Areni lands a shoulder strike.
Areni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Areni digs a right hand underneath One's ribcage. One let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Areni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Areni.
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areni misses with a punch to the body.
Areni digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
Areni lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
A shot in the inside from Areni.
One is rocked!
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Areni on the inside.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
One can't get the takedown.
One can't get the takedown.
Hin Areni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Areni gets underhooks to prevent One's takedown attempt.
Areni pushes One back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hin Areni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Areni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from One.
One tries to pull guard but Areni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
One tries for a takedown but Areni manages to get underhooks.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Areni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from One.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One wants a takedown.
One is looking to take this one to the mat.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni lands a left hand.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Areni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
One letting Areni take a breather here.
Areni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Areni as the two fighters clinch.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One tries for a takedown. No joy.
Areni digs a right hand underneath One's ribcage. One let out a lung full of air as it connected.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Areni.
One is working for takedown but Areni is calmly controlling the position for now.
One wants to take the fight to the mat but Areni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
One tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Areni smiles and moves away.
Areni feints and then cracks One's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow One down.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One misses with a hook.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Areni pinned against the cage. Areni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Areni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
In his post fight interview, Hin Areni started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 26 p4p, 198 weight class) and Odin Markkanen (ranked 4 p4p, 18 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markkanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markkanen takes a shot to the head.
Markkanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markkanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice body shot.
Markkanen is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Markkanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Markkanen around his waist. Markkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Markkanen takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markkanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but instead, Markkanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sitsongrit into the cage.
Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markkanen gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Markkanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sitsongrit passes Markkanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Markkanen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard.
Markkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Markkanen is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markkanen avoid being mounted?
Markkanen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Markkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit prevents Markkanen from improving his position.
Markkanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
Markkanen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sitsongrit is looking for a way out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to get back to his feet but Markkanen is in full control for now.
Sitsongrit breaks Markkanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Markkanen wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Markkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markkanen is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Markkanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markkanen unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen takes one to the side of the head.
Markkanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markkanen can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Markkanen moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
Markkanen misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Markkanen's defenses.
Markkanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Markkanen swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markkanen sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markkanen at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Markkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markkanen is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Markkanen jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
Markkanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Markkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markkanen.
Markkanen takes one on the button.
Markkanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Markkanen counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Markkanen blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Markkanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markkanen checks a leg kick.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Markkanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Markkanen misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markkanen.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markkanen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markkanen rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit presses Markkanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to stall but Markkanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markkanen is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markkanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Markkanen letting Sitsongrit take a breather here.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markkanens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markkanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markkanen moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
Markkanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Markkanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markkanen or not.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Markkanen's head.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Markkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit pushes Markkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Markkanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markkanen or not.
Markkanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Markkanen drops back down to his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Markkanen's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Markkanen is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Markkanen's head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Markkanen blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Markkanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Markkanen gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Markkanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Markkanen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit had his way with Odin Markkanen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markkanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markkanen has time to react.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit is working Markkanen over against the cage.
Markkanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Markkanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with some punches.
Markkanen blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Markkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Markkanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen.
Markkanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Markkanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Markkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markkanen working aggressively here.
Markkanen throws a head punch that misses.
Markkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markkanen tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markkanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Markkanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Markkanen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Markkanen.
Markkanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Petsuwan Sitsongrit, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 63 p4p, 44 weight class) and Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 6 p4p, 4 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovanov connects with a jab.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Lovanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lovanov saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lovanov.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Lovanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lovanov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lovanov working aggressively here.
Lovanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Lovanov.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Lovanov has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Lovanov has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovanov or not.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Lovanov looks winded!
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Lovanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lovanov looks OK. Johnson waves Lovanov back to his feet!
Lovanov is rocked!
It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lovanov's head, knocking him out cold! Johnson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Karim Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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