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DMMA Friday Night Fights III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brubeck Knox (ranked 23170 p4p, 22934 weight class) and Loki Mason (ranked 617 p4p, 623 weight class). Mason is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Contempt - Jucifer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brubeck Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Mason!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason feints a jab promting Knox to slip. Mason then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mason cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Brubeck Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Knox misses with a straight left.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Mason catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason with a jab.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox shoots and misses
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox has been working on his balance at Canadian Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mason.
Mason keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a good, hard body kick but Knox shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Mason lands with a nice body kick.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a nice body kick.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox walks into a left hand.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brubeck Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Mason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason lands a front kick.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mason pushes Knox away with a front kick.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Mason throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox takes one on the button.
Mason scores with a body shot.
Mason lands a head shot.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knox!
Mason in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Knox is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Loki Mason!
Loki Mason decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Fight Scappy Do (ranked 22989 p4p, 5302 weight class) and Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 591 p4p, 516 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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World class MT
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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 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Just Fight Scappy Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get Onya throws a hook to the side of Scappy Do's head but Scappy Do sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but Gonna Get Onya is having none of it.
Gonna Get Onya checks a leg kick.
Scappy Do connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Just Fight Scappy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scappy Do misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scappy Do slips a straight right by Gonna Get Onya.
Scappy Do wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scappy Do slips a jab from Gonna Get Onya.
Scappy Do fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonna Get Onya.
Scappy Do tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scappy Do clinches with his opponent.
Gonna Get Onya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonna Get Onya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonna Get Onya just leaning against Scappy Do, taking a breather.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonna Get Onya wants to break free but Scappy Do has control.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scappy Do.
Gonna Get Onya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scappy Do on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Scappy Do drives through and clinches with Gonna Get Onya against the cage.
Scappy Do working Gonna Get Onya over with knees to the body.
Scappy Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonna Get Onya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Gonna Get Onya.
Scappy Do is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonna Get Onya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gonna Get Onya throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonna Get Onya blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonna Get Onya lands a shoulder strike.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonna Get Onya avoids the body shot from Scappy Do.
Scappy Do looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Fight Scappy Do. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scappy Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scappy Do shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonna Get Onya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scappy Do's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonna Get Onya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scappy Do backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya connects with the punch.
Gonna Get Onya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scappy Do clinches up against the cage.
Scappy Do drags the fight down to the ground.
Gonna Get Onya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scappy Do looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scappy Do is trying to control the position but Gonna Get Onya postures up.
Gonna Get Onya tries to stand but Scappy Do is controlling from the bottom.
Scappy Do trying to keep a closed guard but Gonna Get Onya is proving a slippery customer.
Scappy Do keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get Onya from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonna Get Onya is one step ahead there.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control but Scappy Do is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scappy Do moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rona Gonna Get Onya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a few strikes there.
Scappy Do with a poor takedown
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a nice uppercut.
Scappy Do is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonna Get Onya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scappy Do misses with a takedown
and Gonna Get Onya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rona Gonna Get Onya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Just Fight Scappy Do's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scappy Do lands with a kick to the temple. Gonna Get Onya shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonna Get Onya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scappy Do drives through with a takedown into Gonna Get Onya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonna Get Onya is looking for a triangle but Scappy Do pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonna Get Onya is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scappy Do working a defensive guard but Gonna Get Onya passes into half guard.
Gonna Get Onya is looking for a kimura but Scappy Do is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonna Get Onya to get the leverage.
Scappy Do is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scappy Do tries to get to full guard but Gonna Get Onya has control of the leg.
Gonna Get Onya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scappy Do is looking to improve his position.
Gonna Get Onya is looking for a kimura but Scappy Do is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonna Get Onya to get the leverage.
Scappy Do is trying to get back to full guard.
Scappy Do is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonna Get Onya.
Scappy Do tries to roll over but Gonna Get Onya keeps him under control.
Scappy Do trying to hold on to Gonna Get Onya's head to control him but Gonna Get Onya postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scappy Do is staying active underneath Gonna Get Onya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonna Get Onya is looking for a kimura here.
Scappy Do tries to roll over but Gonna Get Onya keeps him under control.
Scappy Do is trying to maintain the position but Gonna Get Onya is very close to passing his half guard.
Scappy Do is not content to let Gonna Get Onya control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonna Get Onya trying to pass the guard but Scappy Do defending well.
Gonna Get Onya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonna Get Onya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scappy Do doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonna Get Onya.
Scappy Do trying to hold on to Gonna Get Onya's head to control him but Gonna Get Onya postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scappy Do tries to roll over but Gonna Get Onya keeps him under control.
Scappy Do is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonna Get Onya.
Scappy Do is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control from half guard but Scappy Do is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonna Get Onya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scappy Do is just riding it out for now. Gonna Get Onya eventually gives up the hold.
Gonna Get Onya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rona Gonna Get Onya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Just Fight Scappy Do's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Scappy Do closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonna Get Onya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Gonna Get Onya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scappy Do looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonna Get Onya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scappy Do sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scappy Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scappy Do looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Gonna Get Onya there.
Just Fight Scappy Do's cut is getting worse.
Scappy Do connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonna Get Onya momentarily.
Scappy Do clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonna Get Onya digs a right hand underneath Scappy Do's ribcage. Scappy Do let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonna Get Onya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Just Fight Scappy Do has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gonna Get Onya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonna Get Onya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonna Get Onya might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gonna Get Onya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scappy Do sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scappy Do fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonna Get Onya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scappy Do gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gonna Get Onya managing to block the knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Just Fight Scappy Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rona Gonna Get Onya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonna Get Onya throws a punch but it's blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Gonna Get Onya blocks it.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonna Get Onya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scappy Do's elbow.
Gonna Get Onya scores with a shot to the side of Scappy Do's head.
Scappy Do connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Rona Gonna Get Onya has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonna Get Onya tries a body shot but Scappy Do blocks it.
Scappy Do landing knees to the head.
Scappy Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonna Get Onya.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scappy Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonna Get Onya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya managing to block the knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Gonna Get Onya lands an elbow that stopped Scappy Do in his tracks for a moment.
Gonna Get Onya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonna Get Onya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonna Get Onya blocks it with crossed arms.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonna Get Onya is defending well for now.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Gonna Get Onya blocks it.
Scappy Do misses with a punch on the inside.
Scappy Do tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonna Get Onya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Gonna Get Onya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under a wild hook from Scappy Do.
Gonna Get Onya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scappy Do's hands.
Scappy Do is looking to clinch but Gonna Get Onya is avoiding it.
Scappy Do takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rona Gonna Get Onya.
I've got Gonna Get Onya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rona Gonna Get Onya!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nasir Prince (ranked 2925 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 157 p4p, 132 weight class). Prince comes to the cage accompanied by Nas- N.Y. State of Mind. Nasir Prince 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prince has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Lahey swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lahey. That snapped Prince's head back.
Lahey lands a jab to the head.
Lahey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lahey lands with a hook. Prince tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Prince is rocked!
Lahey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lahey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Prince to the canvas! Prince doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lahey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
As Jim Lahey got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Just another shit apple going back to con college!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Valdez (ranked 2406 p4p, 2823 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 129 p4p, 151 weight class). Valdez comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Balls to the Wall. Lvavatai has chosen You Can Get It If You Really Want as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Lvavatai there.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdez.
Valdez is in close to Lvavatai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez throwing strikes from guard but Lvavatai blocks nicely.
Lvavatai has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Lvavatai 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.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lvavatai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Valdez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lvavatai has tightened it up now! Valdez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
After winning the bout, Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 1408 p4p, 1841 weight class) and Israel Kirzner (ranked 193 p4p, 237 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Israel Kirzner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall Jr looks to land a left hand but Kirzner moved out of range nicely.
Kirzner throws a sloppy head kick and Dall Jr moves out of range easily.
Dall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirzner was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall Jr.
Kirzner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr slips a straight right by Kirzner.
Kirzner blocks a jab.
Dall Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall Jr defending well as Kirzner loads up on a big left hand.
Dall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirzner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dall Jr connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirzner on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Dall Jr misses
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirzner throws a wild body kick that Dall Jr sees coming a mile off.
Kirzner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall Jr throws a hook but Kirzner blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Dall Jr.
Kirzner throws an overhand right that lands on Dall Jr's shoulder, as Dall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kirzner checks a leg kick.
Kirzner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kirzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Kirzner misses.
Dall Jr misses with a double jab
and Kirzner counters with a nice leg kick.
Dall Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall Jr instigates a clinch.
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Dall Jr blocks the low kick.
Dall Jr misses with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a right hand to the body.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Kirzner throws a hook but Dall Jr avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirzner feints a jab promting Dall Jr to slip. Kirzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dall Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Dall Jr digs a right hand underneath Kirzner's ribcage. Kirzner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kirzner controls the action.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirzner controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Dall Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirzner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dall Jr lands a left hand.
Dall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kirzner.
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dall Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a double jab.
Dall Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirzner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr swings for the body but Kirzner moves out of range.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirzner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall Jr is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner missing with a left hand there. Dall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Kirzner thows a body kick. Dall Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dall Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirzner misses with a body kick.
Kirzner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirzner throws a lazy right hand but Dall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirzner feints a jab promting Dall Jr to slip. Kirzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dall Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has Kirzner up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirzner.
Dall Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirzner breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall Jr takes a swing at Kirzner's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dall Jr does it's job there.
Dall Jr drives through and clinches with Kirzner against the cage.
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirzner throws a chopping leg kick but Dall Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up but Kirzner circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall Jr misses with a low kick as Kirzner jumps back.
Kirzner throws a big shot that misses.
Dall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Kirzner is predictable there
and Kirzner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dall Jr lands a nice hook to Kirzner's body. Kirzner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirzner circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Galen Dall Jr 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.
Dall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
Dall Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kirzner ducks down to avoid it.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.
Kirzner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirzner misses with a low kick as Dall Jr jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Dall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirzner looks to throw the jab but Dall Jr is out of range.
Kirzner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dall Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner connects with a leg kick.
Dall Jr works Kirzner's body with a nice hook.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirzner blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirzner swings for the body but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kirzner.
Dall Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirzner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirzner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kirzner looking to slow down the pace here.
Kirzner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirzner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirzner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirzner moves away from the strike by Dall Jr.
Nice body kick from Dall Jr.
Kirzner is looking to slow Dall Jr down with leg kicks.
Kirzner blocks a head kick by Dall Jr.
Kirzner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Kirzner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
A shot to the liver by Kirzner. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Kirzner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Dall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirzner momentarily.
Kirzner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall Jr moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirzner.
Dall Jr can't get the takedown.
Kirzner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Dall Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kirzner counters with a good low kick that Dall Jr was not able to check.
Kirzner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dall Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirzner in his tracks.
Dall Jr slips under a jab from Kirzner.
Dall Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirzner's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kirzner.
Dall Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Dall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirzner.
Kirzner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall Jr.
Kirzner connects with the punch.
Dall Jr misses with a looping right.
Dall Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Kirzner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dall Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirzner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Dall Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Israel Kirzner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Dall Jr.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall Jr.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirzner counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Dall Jr catches Kirzner right on the button with a cross.
Kirzner looks to land a body kick but Dall Jr moved away.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirzner wants to land a leg kick but Dall Jr is out of range.
Dall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirzner tries to land a front kick but Dall Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kirzner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirzner throws a right hand that Dall Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall Jr also avoids with ease.
Dall Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Kirzner avoids the body shot from Dall Jr.
Despite the aggression on Kirzner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
Kirzner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Kirzner in the body.
Kirzner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Dall Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Kirzner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall Jr.
Kirzner tries to bum rush Dall Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirzner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall Jr at a distance.
Dall Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall Jr instigates a clinch.
A short right from Kirzner on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirzner.
Kirzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Dall Jr has Kirzner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kirzner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirzner tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Kirzner back against the cage.
Kirzner lands a shoulder strike.
Dall Jr blocking some punches.
Dall Jr lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Kirzner.
Kirzner breaks the clinch.
Dall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirzner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall Jr. Kirzner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall Jr checks a low kick from Kirzner.
Dall Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kirzner moves out of range easily.
Dall Jr rushes Kirzner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirzner controls his hands.
Galen Dall Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirzner. That's going to slow Dall Jr down.
Kirzner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
That kick from Dall Jr tenderised Kirzner's leg. Kirzner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Galen Dall Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner moves out of range as Dall Jr strikes.
Kirzner throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirzner missing with a left hand there. Dall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirzner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kirzner scores with a spinning back kick!
Kirzner slips under a jab.
Kirzner misses with a straight right.
Kirzner throws a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head but Dall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr blocks a jab.
Kirzner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirzner loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Kirzner slips under a jab.
Dall Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner throws a body punch but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Dall Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirzner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirzner throws a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head but Dall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dall Jr.
Kirzner feints a jab promting Dall Jr to slip. Kirzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dall Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirzner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Kirzner looks to throw the jab but Dall Jr is out of range.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirzner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut. Dall Jr saw that one coming.
Kirzner ducks right into an uppercut from Dall Jr.
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!
Dall Jr digs a good hook to Kirzner's body.
Kirzner misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner dodges the punch combination from Dall Jr.
Kirzner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirzner keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirzner falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dall Jr counter with a right hand.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Dall Jr drives through and clinches with Kirzner against the cage.
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Kirzner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dall Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirzner, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirzner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Dall Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Galen Dall Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Gotch (ranked 1579 p4p, 1618 weight class) and Jake Askren (ranked 83 p4p, 87 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch shoots in and gets a takedown into Askren's guard.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Gotch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top!
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotch is on top in guard.
Askren has his hands on Gotch's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Askren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Askren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Askren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Askren!
Gotch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gotch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gotch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gotch moves into full guard.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
Askren pushing down on Gotch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gotch defending well though.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Gotch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Gotch is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gotch trying to control from the bottom.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Gotch defending well.
Askren passes to full mount!
Askren dominating with strikes here.
Gotch regains half guard.
Askren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gotch reverses the position - he's now on top in Askren's guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotch has gone for a leg lock! Askren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gotch's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Gotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Askren throws an overhand right that lands on Gotch's shoulder, as Gotch tries to avoid the shot.
Askren misses with an uppercut
and Gotch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotch.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch advances to half guard.
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Askren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch stalling away here and it's allowed Askren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Askren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gotch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Gotch's temple.
Gotch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Gotch is in trouble now - Askren has advanced to mount!
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Gotch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gotch tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gotch is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Askren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is trying desperately to improve position.
Askren looking to finish Gotch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gotch!
Gotch is rocked!
Gotch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Gotch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Gotch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotch is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gotch wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Gotch tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren breaks from Gotch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Askren raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gotch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren lands with some strikes.
Gotch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Gotch looking to control.
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.
Gotch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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!
Gotch trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Askren pushes Gotch up against the cage in a clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Gotch avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Gotch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Askren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askren.
Gotch slips under a jab from Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren stands there with Gotch around his waist. Gotch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gotch fails to pull guard.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Askren.
Jake Askren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren cracks Gotch with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
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!
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Askren throws a right hand that Gotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotch also avoids with ease.
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Askren.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Askren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Askren walks away with a smile on his face. Gotch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Askren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gotch fails to pull guard.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotch backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch takes a shot to the head.
Gotch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gotch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Askren is pushing down on Gotch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotch is fighting to maintain full guard but Askren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gotch tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Gotch is in trouble now - Askren has advanced to mount!
Gotch working to try and regain half guard.
Askren with shots to the head and body - Gotch looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gotch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gotch is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gotch is trying to escape the mount.
Askren lands a big shot to the head and Gotch winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Askren!
A very excited looking Jake Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 1511 p4p, 1612 weight class) and Kloockz Diesel (ranked 78 p4p, 86 weight class). Fukumitsu's entrance music is YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL (AIZZO Remix). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kloockz Diesel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu slips a straight right by Diesel.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Fukumitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Diesel clinches up with Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel is struggling to control the position.
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumitsu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukumitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel misses the jab.
Fukumitsu has his takedown stuffed
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fukumitsu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fukumitsu lands a glancing blow to the side of Diesel's head.
Fukumitsu slips under a jab from Diesel.
Fukumitsu moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Fukumitsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Diesel off the cage and back into range.
 Diesel is rocked!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukumitsu cracks Diesel with a hook to the temple - Diesel is on wobbly legs here! Fukumitsu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Diesel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fukumitsu wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 1266 p4p, 1112 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 172 p4p, 156 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans lands a jab to the head.
Brooks lunges at Evans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Evans's hand.
A big left from Brooks misses.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brooks throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Brooks scores with a three punch combo!
Evans has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Evans tries to clinch but Brooks moves out of range.
Crunch! Brooks slams his shin into Evans's torso.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans misses with a right hand
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Good shot there by Evans.
Evans avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a two punch combination.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brooks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks works the jab nicely.
Brooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Evans throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1-2. Brooks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Evans misses.
Brooks is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Brooks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evans's knee momentarily.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brooks with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brooks.
Brooks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Evans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks misses with the body kick
and Evans counters with a nice right hand that sends Brooks toppling to the canvas! Brooks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Evans finish him?!
Brooks is rocked!
Evans is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Brooks flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brooks is out cold! Evans holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gwynn Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Gwynn Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sovor Trandel (ranked 1557 p4p, 1177 weight class) and Xavier Washington (ranked 215 p4p, 170 weight class). Trandel comes to the cage accompanied by Fuel and Fire - Bride. 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 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sovor Trandel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Washington!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trandel jabs Washington right on the nose. Washington blinks but takes it well.
Trandel looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Washington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
Trandel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington tries to kick Trandel off but Trandel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trandel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Washington pushes Trandel off looking to stand but Trandel dives back in and keeps control.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Trandel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Trandel is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Trandel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trandel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trandel is working for a submission of some sort.
Trandel trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington is trying to control Trandel's posture. Trandel takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Washington! Trandel is rotating here... this could be the end... Washington is out! Trandel has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sovor Trandel!
A relieved looking Sovor Trandel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 618 p4p, 393 weight class) and Misha Hasselhoff (ranked 87 p4p, 55 weight class). Kersikov I I comes into the arena with Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem blaring out of the sound system. Misha Hasselhoff has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Misha Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Hasselhoff blocks the leg kick.
Hasselhoff wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov I I is out of range.
Kersikov I I has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov I I walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hasselhoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Hasselhoff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov I I misses with a low kick.
Kersikov I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hasselhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Hasselhoff misses its intended target.
Hasselhoff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick but Hasselhoff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hasselhoff lands with a straight right. Kersikov I I didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov I I blocks the body kick.
Hasselhoff lands a jab to the nose.
Hasselhoff misses the body punch
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasselhoff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov I I avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov I I connects with a leg kick.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Hasselhoff as he checks the leg kick.
Hasselhoff feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov I I is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Hasselhoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hasselhoff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hasselhoff misses.
Hasselhoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hasselhoff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hasselhoff throws a body punch but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Kersikov I I defending well as Hasselhoff loads up on a big left hand.
Hasselhoff misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov I I stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hasselhoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov I I connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov I I connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov I I slips a straight right by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I looks to throw the jab but Hasselhoff is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasselhoff misses the target.
Kersikov I I scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov I I throws a lazy right hand but Hasselhoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov I I blocks the low kick.
Kersikov I I tried to counter with a leg kick but Hasselhoff avoided it.
Kersikov I I misses with a low kick.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick
enabling Kersikov I I to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov I I 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook.
Hasselhoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov I I doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Hasselhoff misses its intended target.
Hasselhoff misses with the body kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a three punch combo that has Hasselhoff backing up. Hasselhoff nods at Kersikov I I to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Hasselhoff misses.
Hasselhoff wants to slow Kersikov I I down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov I I misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Hasselhoff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasselhoff throws a head kick but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Kersikov I I looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff misses with an uppercut.
Hasselhoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kersikov I I to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov I I cracks Hasselhoff with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff connects with a leg kick.
Hasselhoff jabs at Kersikov I I's body.
The crowd cheers as Hasselhoff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov I I doesn't seem phased though.
Hasselhoff connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov I I's belly button to the back.
Hasselhoff tries to move into range but Kersikov I I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hasselhoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov I I lands a nice shot that snaps Hasselhoff's head back.
Hasselhoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I checks a leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws a body punch but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Hasselhoff lands a nice looking body shot.
Hasselhoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov I I manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff throws a body punch but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Hasselhoff throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov I I ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov I I misses with an uppercut. Hasselhoff saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasselhoff throws a body punch but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Kersikov I I thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov I I looks to land a right hand but Hasselhoff moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kersikov I I throws a chopping leg kick but Hasselhoff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hasselhoff has time to react.
Hasselhoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov I I is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov I I throws a hook but Hasselhoff avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff throws a hook but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Hasselhoff misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov I I misses with a straight left.
Hasselhoff throws out a counter right but Kersikov I I avoids it with no problem.
Hasselhoff misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasselhoff misses with a straight right.
Hasselhoff checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov I I lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov I I blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov I I as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov I I's leg but Kersikov I I calmly moves out of range.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick but Kersikov I I moved away.
Hasselhoff throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov I I ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov I I connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov I I throws a looping overhand right but Hasselhoff ducks down to avoid it.
Hasselhoff throws a low kick but Kersikov I I moves out of range easily.
Hasselhoff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff misses with an uppercut
enabling Kersikov I I to counter with a crisp jab.
Hasselhoff misses with a low kick.
Hasselhoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov I I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Hasselhoff slams his shin into Kersikov I I's torso.
Hasselhoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hasselhoff throws a series of punches but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Hasselhoff moves forwards but Kersikov I I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasselhoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Hasselhoff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff defending well as Kersikov I I loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Hasselhoff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hasselhoff jabs Kersikov I I to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov I I throws an overhand right that lands on Hasselhoff's shoulder, as Hasselhoff tries to avoid the shot.
Hasselhoff moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff misses the shot to the body.
Hasselhoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov I I looks to land a left hand but Hasselhoff moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I cracks Hasselhoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hasselhoff checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasselhoff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hasselhoff lands with a shot to the body.
Hasselhoff takes a swing at Kersikov I I's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kersikov I I throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Hasselhoff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov I I looks to land a right hand but Hasselhoff moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff misses with a straight left.
Hasselhoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov I I looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov I I checks a low kick from Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter punch.
Hasselhoff connects with a nice looking jab.
Hasselhoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter punch.
Hasselhoff tests Kersikov I I's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hasselhoff looks to land a left hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range nicely.
Hasselhoff misses the shot to the body.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick but Kersikov I I sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hasselhoff with a hook.
Kersikov I I connects with the punch.
Hasselhoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov I I throwing a counter right hand but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasselhoff looks to land a body kick but Kersikov I I moved away.
Hasselhoff misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov I I tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hasselhoff checks a leg kick.
Kersikov I I gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hasselhoff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov I I checks a leg kick.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hasselhoff wants to slow Kersikov I I down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov I I throws a shot from downtown. Hasselhoff moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasselhoff. Kersikov I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitali Kersikov I I is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasselhoff lands a front kick.
Hasselhoff swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I checks the leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws a low kick but Kersikov I I avoids it.
Kersikov I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hasselhoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff connects with an inside leg kick.
Hasselhoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I wants to slow Hasselhoff down by chopping away at his legs.
Hasselhoff lands a nice shot to the body.
Hasselhoff misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I with a hook.
Kersikov I I's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hasselhoff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov I I scrambles back to his feet.
Hasselhoff throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov I I ducks down to avoid it.
Hasselhoff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook
and Hasselhoff counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasselhoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasselhoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hasselhoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov I I is out of range and Hasselhoff settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Hasselhoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hasselhoff misses with a hook.
Kersikov I I 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.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov I I counters with a straight right hand.
Hasselhoff misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kersikov I I counter with a right hand.
Hasselhoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov I I doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov I I looks to throw the jab but Hasselhoff is out of range.
Kersikov I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasselhoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff looks to land a right hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range.
Kersikov I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov I I was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasselhoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hasselhoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov I I obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hasselhoff lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasselhoff. Kersikov I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I wants to land a leg kick but Hasselhoff is out of range.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov I I's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov I I tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I misses with a wild combination.
Hasselhoff lands a nice shot to the body.
Hasselhoff looks to land a combination but Kersikov I I avoids it well.
Hasselhoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hasselhoff 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.
Nice shot by Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff keeps Kersikov I I at a distance using the push kick.
A slow jab from Hasselhoff misses its intended target.
Kersikov I I shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov I I checks a leg kick nicely.
Hasselhoff misses with a left hand
enabling Kersikov I I to counter with a crisp jab.
Hasselhoff works the jab nicely.
Hasselhoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov I I checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov I I misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov I I misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff throws an off balance right hand
and Hasselhoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hasselhoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Hasselhoff misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov I I misses the target.
Kersikov I I with a hook.
Kersikov I I throws an overhand right that lands on Hasselhoff's shoulder, as Hasselhoff tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov I I throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hasselhoff on the side of the head.
Hasselhoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I throwing a counter right hand but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.
Kersikov I I keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hasselhoff throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hasselhoff's knee momentarily.
Hasselhoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I slips under a jab.
Kersikov I I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hasselhoff is looking to slow Kersikov I I down with leg kicks.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov I I chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hasselhoff misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I tries a low kick but Hasselhoff avoids it.
Kersikov I I jabs Hasselhoff right on the nose. Hasselhoff blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov I I. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov I I will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.
Hasselhoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Kersikov I I tenderised Hasselhoff's leg. Hasselhoff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hasselhoff misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov I I misses with a left hand
and Hasselhoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasselhoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff throws a big shot that misses.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick but Kersikov I I checks it.
Hasselhoff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hasselhoff works Kersikov I I's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov I I throws out a leg kick but Hasselhoff moves out of range and Kersikov I I only half commits.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov I I looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hasselhoff blocks a head kick by Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hasselhoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hasselhoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov I I avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov I I misses.
Hasselhoff moves away from the strike by Kersikov I I.
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 Vitali Kersikov I I.
Well Kersikov I I 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Kersikov I I!
A relieved looking Vitali Kersikov I I 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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