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Bellicose 137 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Chukwudu (ranked 3948 p4p, 22871 weight class) and Harlin Faliaygo (ranked 468 p4p, 567 weight class). Chukwudu's entrance music is Rooster. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Happy Chukwudu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harlin Faliaygo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faliaygo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chukwudu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faliaygo throws a head kick that misses
and Chukwudu counters with a series of strikes. Faliaygo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chukwudu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chukwudu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chukwudu tries for a kimura but Faliaygo is defending well.
Chukwudu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Faliaygo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Faliaygo is trying to get back to half guard.
Chukwudu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faliaygo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwudu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chukwudu trying to control the position but Faliaygo is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Chukwudu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chukwudu trying to control the position but Faliaygo is working away.
The ground and pound from Chukwudu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chukwudu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chukwudu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Faliaygo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Chukwudu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faliaygo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Faliaygo is working from the bottom.
Chukwudu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chukwudu controls the position.
Chukwudu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faliaygo keeps working.
Faliaygo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Faliaygo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwudu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chukwudu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Faliaygo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Chukwudu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Faliaygo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chukwudu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Faliaygo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chukwudu lets go of the hold and Faliaygo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Happy Chukwudu!
Happy Chukwudu gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordan Ryan (ranked 3183 p4p, 5175 weight class) and Kiro Breika (ranked 397 p4p, 542 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordan Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Breika!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breika paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Breika tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ryan lands with a right hand.
Gordan Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breika looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryan looking for a triangle here. Breika is fighting it but it looks tight! Ryan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Breika is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gordan Ryan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brain Rupture (ranked 3647 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Caelan Aengus (ranked 391 p4p, 340 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brain Rupture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aengus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aengus steps in with a hook that catches Rupture right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Aengus follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rupture looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caelan Aengus!
An out of breath Caelan Aengus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 1898 p4p, 3494 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 241 p4p, 375 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Alkum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ratt.
Von Alkum is looking to counter punch.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Ratt.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
Von Alkum throwing a counter right hand but Ratt manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ratt. Von Alkum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Von Alkum moves away and avoids it.
Ratt throws an off balance right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Wilbur Ratt has been cut.
Von Alkum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ratt throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Ratt - just one landing.
Ratt rushes Von Alkum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Alkum blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ratt prevents a body shot from Von Alkum.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Ratt misses.
Ratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Alkum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Von Alkum's head but Von Alkum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratt throws a big shot that misses.
Von Alkum keeps the fight on the outside.
Ratt swings widly with a right hand
letting Von Alkum counter with a right hand.
Von Alkum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ratt tries to clinch up
and Von Alkum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Von Alkum.
Ratt lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Alkum looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
Ratt drives through and clinches with Von Alkum against the cage.
Von Alkum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Alkum is trying to break free.
Ratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Alkum stalling.
Ratt takes a shot to the head.
Ratt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Alkum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ratt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ratt wants a takedown.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Ratt avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
Ratt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Alkum seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ratt can turn it around.
Ratt breaks the clinch.
Ratt missing with a left hand there. Von Alkum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ratt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Alkum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ratt scrambles back to his feet.
Ratt throws a right hand that misses
and Von Alkum counters with a nice uppercut.
Ratt wants to clinch but Von Alkum slips to the side
letting Von Alkum counter with a right hand.
Von Alkum pushes Ratt up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Alkum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ratt backwards.
 Ratt is rocked!
Von Alkum has Ratt pressed against the cage.
Ratt is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Alkum finish him?
A short uppercut from Von Alkum.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Alkum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Von Alkum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Alkum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Alkum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Von Alkum on the inside.
Von Alkum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Alkum fakes the body blow, causing Ratt to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ratt goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klaus Von Alkum!
A victorious Klaus Von Alkum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hansen (ranked 2749 p4p, 3613 weight class) and Stu Redman (ranked 355 p4p, 444 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Marcus Hansen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Redman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen throws a big shot that misses.
Hansen slips a jab and a cross from Redman.
Hansen misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redman slips under a jab from Hansen.
Redman misses with a body shot.
Hansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redman!
Redman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansen.
A little feinted left hand from Hansen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen cracks Redman with an open hand slap.
Hansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman misses with a right hand
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control.
Hansen wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy.
Redman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hansen landing a few strikes.
Redman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hansen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Redman down.
Hansen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Hansen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Redman is looking for a sweep.
Redman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Redman some visible discomfort.
Hansen trying to control the action but Redman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Redman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Redman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hansen wants to take a breather but Redman is having none of it.
Hansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hansen is nestled in close to Redman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hansen lands a nice short elbow.
Hansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redman defending well though.
Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Redman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hansen.
Redman wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redman can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen working Redman over with strikes.
Hansen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Hansen.
Hansen drops an elbow to the side of Redman's head.
Redman wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hansen prevents Redman from improving his position.
Hansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hansen trying to control from half guard but Redman is working away.
Redman has hold of Hansen's hands but Hansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hansen wants to take a breather but Redman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Redman wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Hansen.
Hansen is nestled in close to Redman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hansen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hansen is nestled in close to Redman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Hansen connects with a nice short shot to Redman's temple.
Redman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Redman is rocked!
Hansen wants to take a breather but Redman is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Hansen misses its intended target.
Hansen throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Redman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Redman throws a looping overhand right but Hansen ducks down to avoid it.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.
Redman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Redman.
Redman slips under a jab from Hansen.
Redman is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hansen.
Hansen throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hansen throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redman in his tracks.
Hansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redman.
Redman loads up on a big right hand but Hansen slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Hansen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hansen.
A jab from Redman misses.
Hansen attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away.
Redman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Hansen walks into a jab.
Redman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hansen.
Hansen attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away.
Hansen takes one to the side of the head.
Stu Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hansen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stu Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Redman jabs at Hansen's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Redman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Redman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hansen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hansen.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redman has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Hansen is working Redman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redman is looking to stand up but Hansen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redman controls Hansen momentarily but Hansen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Redman trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcus Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hansen is working Redman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Redman controls Hansen momentarily but Hansen frees himself.
Hansen lands a couple of digs.
Redman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hansen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redman's head.
Hansen landing with the ground and pound.
Hansen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hansen trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
Hansen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hansen stands and throws Redman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Redman moves forwards but Hansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redman throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hansen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Redman looks to land a combination. Hansen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hansen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redman.
Redman misses with a straight left.
Hansen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hansen misses with a hook.
Hansen closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hansen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hansen is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hansen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stu Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Redman misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hansen misses the target.
Hansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redman scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman punishes Hansen's body with a nice straight punch.
Redman slips under a jab.
A big right from Redman misses.
Hansen tries to clinch but Redman moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Redman. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Hansen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansen misses the target.
Hansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hansen throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Redman misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looks to throw the jab but Redman is out of range.
Hansen defending well as Redman loads up on a big left hand.
Hansen throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Hansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redman sprawls and moves away.
Hansen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Hansen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Hansen cracks Redman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hansen clinches up against the cage.
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman manages to break the clinch.
Redman walks into a straight right hand from Hansen.
Marcus Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Redman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Redman swings widly with a right hand
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Hansen throws a lazy uppercut
and Redman counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansen misses the target.
Hansen slips a straight right by Redman.
Redman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansen throws a big shot that misses.
Hansen avoids the body shot from Redman.
Hansen tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
Hansen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hansen throws a big shot that misses.
Stu Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Redman.
Hansen tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stu Redman.
I think Hansen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hansen!
A victorious Marcus Hansen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ant Thrax (ranked 2716 p4p, 2520 weight class) and Clay Mann (ranked 349 p4p, 326 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ant Thrax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clay Mann!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Mann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thrax tries to counter by clinching up but Mann breaks away and moves out of range.
Mann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrax clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mann is just content to waste time from the top position. Thrax takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrax is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann trying to control but Thrax is working from the bottom.
Mann postures up in Thrax's guard and throws a big left but Thrax blocks it.
Mann postures up in Thrax's guard and throws a big left but Thrax blocks it.
Thrax wants to stand up but Mann is controlling him.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but Mann passes into half guard.
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.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrax keeps working.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Thrax is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mann drives through with a takedown into Thrax's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mann manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to free his trapped foot but Thrax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrax is looking to control Mann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrax avoid being mounted?
Mann with the ground and pound but Thrax uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thrax trying to control the position here.
Thrax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann stops Thrax from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann postures up in Thrax's guard and throws a big left but Thrax blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Mann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thrax gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thrax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Mann won't allow Thrax to sweep him here.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but Mann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax is pulling down on Mann's head to control his posture.
Clay Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but Mann passes into half guard.
Thrax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thrax is trying to stand up here but Mann is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann has his takedown stuffed
letting Thrax counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrax with a nice cross.
Thrax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mann fails to land the takedown.
Thrax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.
Mann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thrax counters with a nice right hand that sends Mann toppling to the canvas! Mann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thrax finish him?!
Mann is rocked!
Ant Thrax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Mann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrax fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mann out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ant Thrax!
An out of breath Ant Thrax thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 2197 p4p, 3094 weight class) and Robert Cap (ranked 307 p4p, 404 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cap defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korolev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cap.
A slow jab from Korolev misses its intended target.
Cap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cap shoots in and drives through. Korolev sprawls well.
Korolev misses with a two punch combination.
Korolev blocks a jab.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Cap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korolev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cap throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Korolev does no damage.
Korolev throws the left hand but Cap avoids the punch easily.
Cap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cap shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korolev's guard.
Korolev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cap content to stall in guard here.
Korolev controlling the position.
Korolev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cap lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev has Cap up against the cage in a clinch.
Cap struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
Korolev working aggressively here.
Cap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korolev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cap is defending well for now.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cap lands with a light punch inside.
Cap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cap tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Despite the aggression on Cap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Cap lands a jab-cross combination.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korolev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korolev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Cap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Cap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Cap.
Cap scores with a nice strike.
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!
Cap lands with a nice body punch.
Cap lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev misses with a series of wild punches.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Cap ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev scores with a nice right hand.
Cap is looking to clinch.
Korolev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cap throws a good cross that connects.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Cap's head but Cap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev misses with a hook. Cap ducked under it nicely.
Cap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cap to the canvas! Cap doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Korolev keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Korolev!
An out of breath Alexander Korolev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Milfort (ranked 2117 p4p, 2244 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 299 p4p, 314 weight class). Milfort comes to the cage accompanied by Whiskey Myers - Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd.. Conforto has chosen Alabama- Bishop Gunn as his entrance music. Billy Conforto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoine Milfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conforto misses with a lunging right hand
and Conforto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conforto misses with an uppercut.
Milfort looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milfort lands with a nice body punch.
Conforto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Milfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milfort scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Conforto.
Conforto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conforto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Milfort misses.
A shot to the body from Milfort misses
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Milfort! Conforto lets Milfort back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Milfort is rocked!
It looks like Antoine Milfort has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Milfort - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Conforto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Conforto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keenwah Graines (ranked 1885 p4p, 2013 weight class) and Ike James (ranked 250 p4p, 263 weight class). Ike James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenwah Graines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike James!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graines was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Graines dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graines has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Graines is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graines has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graines tries to escape but James is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graines tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James trying to control the position but Graines is working away.
James taking a break here but Graines is having none of it and regains half guard.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Graines is not content to let James control the position.
James passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graines is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James has hold of Graines's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graines manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James is working for a guillotine from mount but Graines frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to take Graines's back but he can't do it this time.
Graines is working to get back to half guard.
James swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Graines is now in James's guard. A big mistake from James there, giving up the dominant position!
Graines looking to pass the guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graines manages to get himself to full guard.
James is fighting to break Graines's control of his arms but Graines is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Graines keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Graines is retaining full guard.
James trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graines is trying to keep James in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James misses with a body shot
and Graines counters with a stiff right hand.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graines.
Graines tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Graines.
James throws a hook but Graines blocks it.
James shoots in for a takedown but Graines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graines gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James is pushing down on Graines's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graines is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graines is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graines won't allow James to pass to mount.
James 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.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graines moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control but Graines is working from the bottom.
Graines controlling James's posture.
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.
James looking to pass the guard.
Graines keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Graines controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graines struggling a bit here.
Graines tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Graines is defending well.
Graines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graines wants to control but James is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graines darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James trying to hold on to Graines's head to control him but Graines postures up.
Graines trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graines pulls his head out easily.
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 Keenwah Graines will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Graines scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Graines is looking for a sweep.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graines keeps working.
Graines is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graines, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ike James has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graines tries to improve position but can't.
James controls the position.
Graines wants to control but James postures up.
Graines regains half guard.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graines defends it well.
Graines trying to control from the bottom.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Graines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graines is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Graines trying to control but James postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Graines wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Graines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graines manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graines's guard.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Graines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graines is controlling James's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Graines is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graines trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James 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.
James 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is taking a breather. Graines says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike James!
An out of breath Ike James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurki Potku (ranked 379 p4p, 602 weight class) and Hunt Mfer (ranked 57 p4p, 87 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurki Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Potku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potku looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Potku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potku at a distance.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potku lands a body shot.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Potku's head but Potku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potku throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer connects with a nice looking jab.
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku blocks the body kick.
Potku misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Potku swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Potku connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Potku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Potku misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mfer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mfer 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.
Mfer connects with a looping right hand.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mfer scores with a hook.
Potku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer looks for the body kick but Potku saw that one coming.
Mfer slips under a jab from Potku.
Mfer walks into a stiff left hand from Potku.
Potku misses with a body punch
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potku moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer throws a jab when Potku was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Potku tries to clinch up.
Potku misses the shot to the body.
Mfer jabs at Potku's body.
Mfer wants to clinch but Potku slips to the side
and Potku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Hunt Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
Potku ducks right into an uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Potku.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer defending well as Potku loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Potku misses its intended target.
Potku misses with a hook.
Mfer punishes Potku's body with a nice straight punch.
Potku throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters by moving into the clinch.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Potku stalls.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku digs a right hand underneath Mfer's ribcage. Mfer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Potku looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Potku.
Potku is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mfer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Potku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Potku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mfer up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Potku.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Potku prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Potku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potku misses with the head strike.
Potku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potku wants to stall.
Potku blocks an uppercut.
Potku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Potku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunt Mfer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
A jab from Potku misses.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Potku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Potku. Potku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Potku is rocked!
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer thuds a left hand into Potku's body.
Mfer gets tackled into the cage by Potku. Potku maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Potku.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potku is keeping busy.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Potku backwards.
A short right from Mfer.
Oh Potku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Potku with a big uppercut! Potku tries to clinch up but Mfer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Potku to the mat! Potku covers up and Mfer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hunt Mfer!
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