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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jalen Kendrick (ranked 23379 p4p, 23312 weight class) and Udonis Okoro (ranked 634 p4p, 615 weight class). Okoro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The HU - Sad But True kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Udonis Okoro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jalen Kendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Udonis Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kendrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Kendrick - that landed with a thud.
Kendrick is trying to pull guard but Okoro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kendrick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kendrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalen Kendrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoro stalks Kendrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kendrick's face. Kendrick staggers backwards, shaken.
Okoro has Kendrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Kendrick lunges at Okoro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okoro's hand.
Kendrick moves into the clinch.
Kendrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okoro manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoro is looking to land body kicks.
Kendrick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kendrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Kendrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kendrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoro.
Kendrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kendrick ducks right into an uppercut from Okoro.
Okoro moves out of range as Kendrick strikes.
Okoro throws a body punch but Kendrick moves out of range.
Okoro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kendrick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kendrick misses with a body shot.
Okoro throws a big counter head kick but Kendrick avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Kendrick there.
Kendrick moves out of range as Okoro throws a body kick.
Kendrick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okoro manages to circle out of the way.
Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Kendrick circles away.
Okoro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okoro tries to clinch up.
Okoro dips to his left and cracks Kendrick with an uppercut!
 Kendrick is rocked!
Okoro's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Kendrick.
Udonis Okoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kendrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okoro wants to clinch.
Okoro moves in looking to clinch but Kendrick pushes him off.
Okoro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kendrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kendrick.
Okoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Okoro misses
and Kendrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kendrick.
Good shot there by Kendrick.
Okoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kendrick moves away.
A shot to the liver by Okoro. Beautiful body shot.
Okoro pushes Kendrick up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kendrick. Okoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kendrick scores with a jab to the body.
Kendrick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okoro is looking to clinch.
Kendrick is looking to counter punch.
Kendrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okoro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kendrick throws a series of punches but Okoro avoids them all with ease.
Okoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kendrick rather than just go for the knockout.
Okoro darts in trying to clinch
and Okoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Kendrick.
Nice body punch from Okoro.
Kendrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okoros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okoro tries to clinch up but Kendrick circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kendrick.
Okoro connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Kendrick lands a body shot.
Kendrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kendrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okoro.
Okoro gets a clinch.
Kendrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Okoro gets an underhook and turns Kendrick into the cage.
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okoro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kendrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Udonis Okoro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A left and a right from Okoro both land. Nice combination.
Okoro closes the distance and clinches.
Okoro lands a nice uppercut.
Okoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kendrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kendrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro clinches up with Kendrick and pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kendrick with that takedown attempt.
Okoro clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kendrick.
Okoro misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kendrick pulls guard.
Okoro slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro wants to pass to mount but Kendrick is defending the position.
Kendrick has a hand on Okoro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Okoro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Okoro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kendrick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kendrick is looking to improve his position but Okoro isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoro lands a big elbow.
Okoro prevents Kendrick from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro scoring with strikes but Kendrick is staying in there.
Kendrick is trying desperately to improve position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Okoro! Kendrick is hurt baaadly! Okoro is firing away with more strikes - Kendrick is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Udonis Okoro!
Jalen Kendrick spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pimba (ranked 22999 p4p, 22899 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 546 p4p, 547 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pimba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimba connects with a body shot.
Lothbrock moves into the clinch.
Lothbrock is trying to drag Pimba to the mat but Pimba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lothbrock looking to throw knees to the head but Pimba is blocking nicely.
Lothbrock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pimba after a bit of a struggle.
Lothbrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pimba connects with a body shot that sends Lothbrock's belly button to the back.
Lothbrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Pimba throws a series of punches but Lothbrock avoids them all with ease.
Lothbrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pimba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lothbrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pimba lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pimba. Lothbrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lothbrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Javier Pimba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lothbrock.
A punch combination from Pimba misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pimba.
Lothbrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lothbrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pimba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pimba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lothbrock can't get the takedown.
Pimba is trying to break free.
Lothbrock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pimba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lothbrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lothbrock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pimba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Javier Pimba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pimba cracks Lothbrock with a good jab.
Pimba works Lothbrock's body with a nice hook.
Lothbrock looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock tries to clinch there but Pimba circles away.
Pimba throwing a counter right hand but Lothbrock manages to avoid it.
Lothbrock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pimba quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrock stops Pimba from getting back to his feet.
Pimba pushes Lothbrock off and gets back to his feet.
Pimba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lothbrock.
Pimba lands a really nice looking cross but Lothbrock seems unphased.
Lothbrock moves in looking to clinch but Pimba pushes him off.
Pimba throws a series of punches but Lothbrock moves out of range.
Pimba drops Lothbrock with a right and a left! Pimba comes rushing in but Lothbrock regains his composure and manages to keep Pimba in guard.
 Lothbrock is rocked!
 It looks like Ragnar Lothbrock has been cut.
Pimba won't allow Lothbrock to sweep him here.
Pimba tries to stand but Lothbrock is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Lothbrock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pimba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pimba throws a big elbow that misses.
Pimba wants to stand but Lothbrock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lothbrock controlling the position.
Pimba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lothbrock on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock 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.
Pimba throwing strikes from guard but Lothbrock blocks nicely.
Lothbrock is looking for a triangle but Pimba pushes his legs off easily.
Pimba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lothbrock is proving hard to escape from.
Pimba stands up from Lothbrock's guard - Pimba perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lothbrock is looking to clinch.
Pimba misses with a double jab
and Lothbrock counters by clinching up.
Lothbrock wants to take the fight to the mat but Pimba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimba is trying to break the clinch but Lothbrock has him pressed against the cage.
Lothbrock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pimba working hard to break the clinch.
Lothbrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pimba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pimba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lothbrock.
Pimba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lothbrock forces Pimba back against the cage and clinches.
Pimba is trying to force a seperation but Lothbrock has the dominant position.
Lothbrock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pimba is defending well.
Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pimba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lothbrock misses with a body punch.
Lothbrock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pimba prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pimba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lothbrock is looking to clinch.
Lothbrock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pimba defends it nicely.
Pimba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock pushes Pimba up against the cage in a clinch.
Lothbrock tries to pull guard but Pimba won't allow it.
Pimba is pressed up against the cage. Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pimba down to the mat. Pimba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Javier Pimba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lothbrock.
Pimba lands with a nice body punch.
Pimba stuffs the takedown.
Pimba is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lothbrock hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Javier Pimba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyka Kersikov (ranked 2667 p4p, 3851 weight class) and Schwonckl Diesel (ranked 335 p4p, 449 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with Nosferatu - When Angels Cry blaring out of the sound system. Diesel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Outerspass - Laufhaus. Boyka Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyka Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwonckl Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Diesel avoids nicely.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel misses with a leg kick.
Diesel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Diesel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Diesel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diesel.
Diesel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Schwonckl Diesel has been cut.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diesel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Diesel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diesel is rocked!
Kersikov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Diesel's defenses. It connects perfectly with Diesel's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyka Kersikov!
Boyka Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marax El (ranked 3744 p4p, 2511 weight class) and Gabriel Havran (ranked 136 p4p, 319 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marax El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El misses with a shot to the body
and Havran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Havran.
Havran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El counters by moving into the clinch.
Havran tries to work over El's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havran backwards.
It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
El tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El can't find room to land a body shot as Havran controls the action.
Havran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Havran lands a body punch.
Havran breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Havran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Havran looks to land a right hand but El moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Havran. El does a little dance to reset his feet.
Havran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El.
An attempted straight right counter from El misses the target.
Havran looks to land a left hand but El moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El ducks right into an uppercut from Havran.
El misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by El.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El.
El throwing a counter right hand but Havran manages to avoid it.
El avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Havran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. El looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Havran clinches.
El throws a punch but it's blocked by Havran.
El blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havran misses with a punch on the inside.
Havran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El.
El avoids the body shot from Havran.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El moves away from the strike by Havran.
Jab, jab by Havran - just one landing.
Havran throws a jab but it's blocked by El.
El displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havran throws out the jab.
Havran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havran misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Havran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El tries to clinch but Havran is having none of it.
Havran lands a jab to the nose.
Havran lands a left and a right that send El crashing to the mat, dazed. Havran thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Marax El has been cut.
El takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
El tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El was well out of range. Poor timing from Havran.
El is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havran.
El takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
El drives through and clinches with Havran against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Havran to work.
Havran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Havran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Havran swinging wildly here.
El moves out of range of the strikes.
Havran scores with a jab to the head.
Havran jabs at El's body.
Havran lands a big right hand that sends El crashing to the mat! Havran stays standing though and waves El back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havran misses with a hook
and Havran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Havran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havran slips under a jab from El.
Havran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Havran throws a lazy right hand but El sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havran takes a swing at El's ribcage but misses.
El takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Havran.
Havran throws a sloppy body shot
letting El counter with a right hand.
Havran misses with a series of wild punches.
Havran scores with a crisp jab that stopped El in his tracks.
A punch combination from Havran misses.
Havran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Havran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and El counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Havran looks to land a right hand but El moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by El there.
El fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
El misses with a straight right.
Havran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El with a body shot.
Havran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Havran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Havran throws a series of punches but El avoids them all with ease.
Havran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Havran.
Havran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Havran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Havran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El moves away.
Havran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Havran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El counters with a one-two to the body.
Havran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Havran throws a hook but El avoids it easily.
El needs to keep his hands up - Havran had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havran throws out the jab.
El lands a left and a right that send Havran crashing to the mat, dazed. El thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That has opened up Gabriel Havran's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havran throws a body shot but no joy.
Marax El is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Havran takes a swing at El's ribcage but misses.
Havran throws a body punch but El moves out of range.
Havran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El's head backwards.
El slips a straight right by Havran.
El takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Havran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Havran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El throws out the jab.
Havran connects with a good right hand that stumbles El. El circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Havran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Havran is breathing heavily.
El pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Havran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The cut above Gabriel Havran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Havran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by El.
El drops Havran with a beautiful combination! Havran stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - El is looking for the KO!
Havran is rocked!
El ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Havran's jaw. Havran's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! El does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marax El!
Marax El thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Hernandez (ranked 3063 p4p, 3105 weight class) and Alexander Lee (ranked 110 p4p, 112 weight class). Francisco Hernandez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Lee's chin.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lee!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Lee.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that Hernandez semi-blocks.
It looks like Francisco Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lee! Hernandez is out on his feet! Lee rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hernandez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hernandez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Lee!
A victorious Alexander Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fela Kuti (ranked 2830 p4p, 3298 weight class) and Panda One (ranked 382 p4p, 436 weight class). Kuti comes to the cage accompanied by Expensive Shit. Fela Kuti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fela Kuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
One with the counter takedown but Kuti avoids it easily.
One looking to score a takedown here. Kuti is defending well but One drives through and ends up in Kuti's guard.
Kuti uses the cage to get back to his feet.
One fails with an attempt to clinch.
One darts in and clinches Kuti up against the cage.
One jumps guard but Kuti stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuti lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One pulls guard effortlessly.
Kuti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A jab from Kuti misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuti. That snapped One's head back.
One staying out of range there.
One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuti defends it well.
One looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
It looked like Kuti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from One.
One lands with a shot to the body.
One swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuti.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Kuti's head coaches at The Goya - 🥊 MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
One throws a series of punches but Kuti moves out of range.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuti tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
One lands an overhand right.
A jab from One misses.
Good shot there by Kuti.
One connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from One.
Kuti lands with a straight right. One didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from One.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
One on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
One moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
One shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuti wants to get back to his feet.
One takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
One is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
One is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
One is looking to advance position but Kuti won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One prevents Kuti from improving his position.
One is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuti defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One looking for a submission but Kuti manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
One is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuti has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
One is looking for a triangle but Kuti pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuti stands up and waves to One to follow him.
One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuti scores with a jab to the body.
One throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuti.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
One looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Panda One has been cut.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but One is out of range.
One ducks right into an uppercut from Kuti.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract One.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti misses with a double jab.
One connects with a body shot.
One defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
That's time! Kuti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuti avoids the body shot from One.
One avoids the body shot from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot.
Fela Kuti is winning the standup battle so far.
One misses the jab.
Kuti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from One.
Kuti misses the jab.
Kuti takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One is looking to clinch but Kuti is avoiding it.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
Kuti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for One.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
Kuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
One jumps into guard, dragging Kuti to the mat.
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fela Kuti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuti wanted to stand there but One had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One looking for subs off his back but Kuti has passed one foot through into half guard.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuti pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One actively working from the bottom here.
Kuti wants to pass to mount but One is defending the position.
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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuti tries to pass the half guard into mount. One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
One looking for submissions off his back.
Kuti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows One to get to his feet.
One keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
One changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuti throws a jab when One was well out of range.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuti rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from One.
One throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
One feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
One bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuti's head backwards.
One tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
One keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
One blocks a jab.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
One blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from One.
One moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
One staying out of range there.
Kuti keeps the fight on the outside.
One takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuti cracks One with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One misses with an uppercut.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Kuti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Kuti swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Kuti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
One fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
One slips a jab from Kuti.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
One thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuti throws a predictable looking body shot
and One counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuti manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. One keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kuti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
One is trying to pull guard but Kuti has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
One tries to clinch but Kuti is having none of it.
Kuti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
One decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuti is staying active underneath One, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti trying to control here.
Kuti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
One is looking to take a break and control but Kuti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
One is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuti is defending against the submission attempts here by One.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kuti looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
One misses with a hook.
One has a takedown stuffed.
One takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti throws a hook but One avoids it easily.
One feints the counter takedown.
Kuti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows One to score an easy takedown into full guard.
One trying to control but Kuti is working from the bottom.
One drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuti!
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
One tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kuti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is squirming around, avoiding Kuti's attempts to control the action.
One tries to reverse the position but Kuti maintains control.
One is squirming around, avoiding Kuti's attempts to control the action.
One is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuti controlling his opponent.
One keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Fela Kuti.
Well Kuti 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Fela Kuti!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Fela Kuti!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Fela Kuti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar De La Weirdo (ranked 3451 p4p, 4081 weight class) and Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 376 p4p, 411 weight class). Asteroid has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar De La Weirdo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid fails in his attempt to clinch.
De La Weirdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid cracks De La Weirdo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick lands for Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asteroid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asteroid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab by Asteroid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Weirdo misses with a hook.
De La Weirdo throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with an attempted mid kick.
De La Weirdo connects with a single shot there.
Asteroid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asteroid avoids the head kick by De La Weirdo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asteroid.
Asteroid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De La Weirdo counters with a right hand to the body.
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid with a jab.
De La Weirdo 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.
A shot to the liver by De La Weirdo. Beautiful body shot.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but De La Weirdo keeps it at a distance.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Weirdo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Weirdo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid lands a leg kick that knocks De La Weirdo off balance momentarily.
Asteroid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asteroid connects with a good right hand that stumbles De La Weirdo. De La Weirdo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Asteroid misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from De La Weirdo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but De La Weirdo is out of range.
The crowd cheers as De La Weirdo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asteroid doesn't seem phased though.
De La Weirdo throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De La Weirdo slips under a jab.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but De La Weirdo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De La Weirdo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asteroid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De La Weirdo's hands.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De La Weirdo. Asteroid shrugs it off though.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and De La Weirdo moves out of range easily.
De La Weirdo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De La Weirdo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid with a hook.
Asteroid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De La Weirdo.
A little feinted left hand from De La Weirdo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
De La Weirdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid scores with a head kick. De La Weirdo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Asteroid lands a hook that snaps the head of De La Weirdo backwards.
De La Weirdo blocking some punches.
De La Weirdo struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
De La Weirdo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De La Weirdo managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De La Weirdo avoids it.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A solid body kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De La Weirdo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but De La Weirdo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of De La Weirdo's head but De La Weirdo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De La Weirdo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asteroid misses with a kick to the body
and De La Weirdo counters with a two punch combo.
Asteroid connects with the punch.
Asteroid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asteroid closes the distance and pushes De La Weirdo back into the cage.
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from De La Weirdo.
I was talking to De La Weirdo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De La Weirdo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid clobbers De La Weirdo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid tests De La Weirdo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid tries to clinch but De La Weirdo is having none of it.
De La Weirdo avoids the head kick by Asteroid.
De La Weirdo misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Asteroid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De La Weirdo moves forwards but Asteroid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De La Weirdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
That kick from Asteroid tenderised De La Weirdo's leg. De La Weirdo is trying to keep his angry face on.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook.
Asteroid darts in trying to clinch
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but De La Weirdo is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Weirdo moves away.
De La Weirdo throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but De La Weirdo avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De La Weirdo is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo breaks the clinch.
Asteroid tries to clinch but De La Weirdo is having none of it.
De La Weirdo swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De La Weirdo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from De La Weirdo misses the target.
De La Weirdo swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
De La Weirdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Weirdo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asteroid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asteroid misses with a left hand
and De La Weirdo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asteroid checks a low kick from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid flicks out a counter leg kick but De La Weirdo steps away.
De La Weirdo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asteroid tries to clinch but De La Weirdo is having none of it.
Asteroid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Asteroid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
De La Weirdo blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
A short left from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
De La Weirdo misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped De La Weirdo in his tracks for a moment.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath De La Weirdo's ribcage. De La Weirdo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Weirdo throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but De La Weirdo blocks it.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De La Weirdo is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
De La Weirdo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Weirdo backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Asteroid wants to clinch up but De La Weirdo keeps it at a distance.
De La Weirdo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid lands the left hand.
De La Weirdo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
De La Weirdo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De La Weirdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid looks for the body kick but De La Weirdo saw that one coming.
De La Weirdo is looking to counter punch.
A solid body kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De La Weirdo. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo keeps Asteroid at a distance using the push kick.
Asteroid misses with a kick to the body.
Asteroid lets loose with a powerful body kick. De La Weirdo will feel that in the morning.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow De La Weirdo down.
De La Weirdo misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid fails in his attempt to clinch.
De La Weirdo throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid darts in and clinches De La Weirdo up against the cage.
De La Weirdo tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De La Weirdo avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
De La Weirdo misses with a body punch.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid landing knees to the body.
Asteroid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo is leaning against Asteroid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from De La Weirdo on the inside.
De La Weirdo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Weirdo moves away.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid checks a leg kick.
De La Weirdo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asteroid rushes De La Weirdo and presses him up against the cage.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De La Weirdo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De La Weirdo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Weirdo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands a nice knee to the body.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Weirdo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asteroid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Weirdo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De La Weirdo is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De La Weirdo blocks an elbow strike.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De La Weirdo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De La Weirdo scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Weirdo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De La Weirdo's defenses.
Oscar De La Weirdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Oscar De La Weirdo has been cut.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De La Weirdo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De La Weirdo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De La Weirdo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asteroid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Anabolic Asteroid!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Anabolic Asteroid!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Anabolic Asteroid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey McGraugh (ranked 557 p4p, 556 weight class) and Benji Torres (ranked 85 p4p, 84 weight class). McGraugh comes into the arena with CROM!!!!! blaring out of the sound system. 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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10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Torres!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
McGraugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benji Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGraugh.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraugh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGraugh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGraugh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGraugh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Torres sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGraugh landing strikes.
Torres managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGraugh.
McGraugh cracks Torres with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGraugh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGraugh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
We've been hearing that McGraugh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Torres is trying to control McGraugh's posture but McGraugh avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres parries the strikes from McGraugh easily there. McGraugh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torres to escape.
McGraugh scoring with punches and elbows.
McGraugh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGraugh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
McGraugh prevents Torres from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGraugh.
Torres taking some punishment here, with McGraugh in his half guard.
McGraugh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torres defending well though.
McGraugh wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
McGraugh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGraugh throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
McGraugh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torres defending well though.
McGraugh wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
McGraugh thows a huge punch but Torres dodges it nicely.
McGraugh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraugh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGraugh wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
McGraugh seems to be working for a kimura but Torres defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McGraugh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torres avoids the body shot from McGraugh.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and McGraugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraugh misses the jab.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but McGraugh slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. McGraugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraugh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh is looking to counter punch.
McGraugh closes the distance but Torres moves to the side
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
McGraugh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh lands an uppercut.
McGraugh tightens his grip and picks Torres up, before dumping him to the ground. Torres manages to land in guard.
Torres has his hands on McGraugh's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
McGraugh throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely.
McGraugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
McGraugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
McGraugh with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGraugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
McGraugh postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
McGraugh postures up and lands a big shot to Torres's brow.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGraugh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres is not content to let McGraugh control the position.
McGraugh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh drops an elbow to the side of Torres's head.
McGraugh throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
McGraugh lands with a punch from half guard.
McGraugh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. McGraugh eventually gives up the hold.
McGraugh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGraugh throws a strike but Torres avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGraugh pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres is not content to let McGraugh control the position.
McGraugh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraugh is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
Corey McGraugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGraugh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
McGraugh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torres defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McGraugh dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
McGraugh blocks a jab.
Torres misses with a body shot
and McGraugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraugh shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres takes a swing at McGraugh's ribcage but misses.
McGraugh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.
McGraugh misses the jab.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
McGraugh throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Torres on his heels. He'll look to pass Torres's guard now, I'm sure.
McGraugh looking to pass the guard.
McGraugh is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGraugh stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
McGraugh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGraugh wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGraugh missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. McGraugh moves away and avoids it.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Torres is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like McGraugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGraugh throws out a powerful jab.
McGraugh misses with a body shot.
McGraugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
McGraugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres throws a jab when McGraugh was well out of range.
McGraugh fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corey McGraugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres staying out of range there.
McGraugh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benji Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGraugh misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGraugh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGraugh there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGraugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. McGraugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraugh throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGraugh walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but McGraugh is just out of range.
McGraugh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraugh tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a nice body shot.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGraugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by McGraugh.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGraughs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGraugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Benji Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGraugh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Corey McGraugh!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Corey McGraugh!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh wins by unanimous decision!
Corey McGraugh spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rectal Thermometer (ranked 95 p4p, 159 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 12 p4p, 21 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Thermometer is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer checks a leg kick.
Thermometer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thermometer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermometer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Thermometer shakes it off.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Thermometer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Thermometer. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thermometer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermometer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Thermometer with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thermometer throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thermometer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thermometer moves into the clinch successfully.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermometer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson cracks Thermometer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thermometer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thermometer is looking to clinch.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thermometer will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thermometer works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Thermometer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Thermometer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Thermometer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer looks to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Thermometer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Thermometer knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermometer blocks the leg kick.
Johnson cracks Thermometer with an open hand slap.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Thermometer jumps back.
Thermometer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Thermometer.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermometer is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer avoids a kick to the body.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
Thermometer looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Thermometer down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thermometer darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermometer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Thermometer moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Thermometer doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson feints and then cracks Thermometer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thermometer down.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Thermometer throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thermometer moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Thermometer has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thermometer has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Thermometer is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to break free but Thermometer has control.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Thermometer keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thermometer momentarily.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Thermometer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thermometer. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer jabs at Johnson's body.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Thermometer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thermometer has time to react.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Thermometer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thermometer closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rectal Thermometer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermometer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thermometer.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson catches Thermometer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thermometer drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Thermometer tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws a push kick but Thermometer slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kareem Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Thermometer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson cracks Thermometer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thermometer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thermometer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Thermometer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Thermometer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Thermometer.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thermometer darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thermometer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Thermometer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Thermometer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thermometer takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Thermometer counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a hook but Thermometer avoids it easily.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Thermometer's head.
Nice shot by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Thermometer's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Thermometer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thermometer works the jab nicely.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thermometer scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Thermometer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson stuns Thermometer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thermometer lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Thermometer steps away.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Thermometer jabs at Johnson's body.
Thermometer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Thermometer's front leg but catches the back leg as Thermometer tries to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thermometer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermometer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Thermometer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Donk. Johnson catches Thermometer right on the button with a cross.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick.
Thermometer lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thermometer takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Thermometer slips the punch.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Thermometer sees coming a mile off.
Thermometer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
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 Rectal Thermometer.
I think Thermometer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Rectal Thermometer!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Rectal Thermometer!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Kareem Johnson!
Rectal Thermometer wins by split decision!
Rectal Thermometer retains his middleweight title!
Rectal Thermometer made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 47 p4p, 310 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 10 p4p, 52 weight class). Hightower comes to the cage accompanied by The Power. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower throws a jab when Kalske was well out of range.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske scores with a jab.
Hightower throws a front kick aimed at Kalske's knee but Kalske avoids it well.
Hightower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hightower swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske scores with a jab.
Hightower lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower misses the jab.
Kalske throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
Hightower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalske.
Kalske defending well as Hightower loads up on a big left hand.
Kalske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hightower scores with a spinning back kick!
Kalske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws an off balance right hand
and Kalske counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kalske.
Hightower seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalske is looking to work some ground and pound but Hightower has wrist control.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske throws an elbow that misses. Hightower uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalske's guard. Nice move by Hightower!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalske had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hightower defends it easily.
Kalske wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalske working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hightower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hightower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hightower knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalske on the ground.
Kalske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalske trying to control the position here.
Kalske wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske looking to control.
Kalske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hightower is aware though and is defending well.
Hightower showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kalske escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hightower gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalske throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hightower escapes and throws Kalske's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske tries to bench press Hightower off him but Hightower keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kalske on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hightower with a nice calf kick.
Hightower throws a body shot but no joy.
Hightower throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kalske misses
and Hightower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kalske's knee momentarily.
Kalske shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hightower eats them both and turns towards Kalske to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Kalske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hightower slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske checks a low kick from Hightower.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hightower defends it well.
Kalske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Kalske paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalske.
Hightower throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalske closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hightower quickly recovers to half guard.
Kalske throwing shots but Hightower is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hightower to regain full guard.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Kalske drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hightower looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hightower looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hightower!
Kalske is trying to improve his position.
Hightower throws an elbow but Kalske slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hjallis Kalske has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hightower is staying tight to Kalske's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kalske is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is pressing down on Hightower's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kalske has his foot on Hightower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hightower works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hightower 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.
Hightower preventing the sweep.
Kalske has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hightower is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kalske.
Kalske has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A lull in the action here as Hightower stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is looking for a sweep.
Kalske is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hightower is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hightower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalske keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kalske is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kalske throws a chopping leg kick but Hightower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
Kalske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hightower throws out the jab.
Kalske looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hightower throws a big shot that misses.
Kalske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hightower.
Hightower lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower misses with a left hand
and Kalske counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hightower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalske.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hightower.
Kalske with the counter takedown but Hightower avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower connects with a crisp jab.
Hightower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hightower misses with a right hand
and Kalske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower misses with a left hand
letting Kalske counter with a right hand.
Hightower throws a body shot but no joy.
Hightower with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalske.
Kalske takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalske counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Hightower throws a leg kick
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Hightower.
Hightower throws a leg kick
and Kalske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hightower scores with a shot to the body.
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Hightower slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a leg kick
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hightower avoids it really well and circles away.
Hightower lands with a right hand.
Hightower lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws a hook to the side of Kalske's head but Kalske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower lands with a kick to the temple. Kalske shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kalske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jason Hightower is winning the standup battle so far.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Hightower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jason Hightower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hightower.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hightower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hightower walks into a stiff left hand from Kalske.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Kalske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Kalske checks it.
Hightower slips a jab from Kalske.
Hightower went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalske thinking.
Kalske misses with a lunging right hand
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hightower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalske throws a fast counter high kick but Hightower manages to duck under it in time.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hightower takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
Kalske takes one to the chin there.
Hightower misses the body punch
and Kalske counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalske takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Hightower tenderised Kalske's leg. Kalske is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Kalske.
Hightower throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
Hightower throws a hook but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalske tries to bum rush Hightower with a series of wild strikes but Hightower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
The crowd cheers as Hightower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalske doesn't seem phased though.
Kalske lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hightower misses with an uppercut
and Kalske counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hightower won't be happy with that.
Hightower on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hightower tries to get out of the position.
Check out the look on Kalske's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hightower on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kalske throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kalske throws an elbow but Hightower slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hightower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalske advances to full mount.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Kalske connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a sloppy strike and Hightower uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Hightower has ended up in Kalske's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hightower has picked Kalske up and slammed him! Kalske can't keep hold of the triangle and Hightower manages to pass to side control!
Kalske gets back to half guard.
Kalske looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalske moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalske! But no joy.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalske.
Hightower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalske.
Hightower works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hightower is looking to slow Kalske down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Kalske's belly button to the back.
Kalske closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower connects with an inside leg kick.
Hightower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kalske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalske.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalske throws a head kick that misses
and Hightower counters with a good low kick that Kalske was not able to check.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalske misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hightower tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalske avoided it.
Hightower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hightower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske blocks a jab.
Kalske raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hjallis Kalske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hightower slips under a jab.
Kalske throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Kalske checks it.
Kalske misses with a body shot.
Kalske takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hightower misses with a hook
and Kalske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hightower thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower thows a body kick. Kalske tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kalske throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Kalske connects with a solid leg kick.
Hightower throws a jab when Kalske was well out of range.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalske.
Kalske throws a right hand that Hightower ducks under and follows up with a left that Hightower also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hightower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hightower can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hightower showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalske has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jason Hightower!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jason Hightower!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower wins by unanimous decision!
Jason Hightower retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jason Hightower 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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