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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Murray (ranked 1807 p4p, 2662 weight class) and Andre Hackl (ranked 240 p4p, 335 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murray might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walkin - Denzel Curry. James Murray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hackl!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackl loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Hackl slips a jab from Murray.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackl misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like James Murray has been cut.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.
Hackl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
Murray scores with a nice right hand.
Hackl misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murray digs a good hook to Hackl's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackl misses with a body shot.
Hackl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
A jab from Murray misses.
As Murray backs off Hackl throws a huge counter combo but Murray manages to avoid it all.
Murray lands with an overhand left.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hackl has time to react.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hackl misses with a looping left.
Hackl dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hackl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray, as that shot connected.
Hackl looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Hackl is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murray with a body shot.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hackl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackl.
Murray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hackl scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murray throws the left hand but Hackl avoids the punch easily.
Hackl moves out of range as Murray strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Hackl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackl takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Hackl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hackl misses with a body shot.
Murray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hackl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Hackl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Murray misses its target.
Murray scores with a hook.
Hackl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hackl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murray rather than just go for the knockout.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hackl ducks down to avoid it.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hackl misses with a kick to the body
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray throws a jab when Hackl was well out of range.
Hackl throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hackl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hackl. Hackl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray misses the jab.
Hackl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray tries to bum rush Hackl with a series of wild strikes but Hackl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackl misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Hackl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Hackl misses.
Murray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hackl swings widly with a right hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Hackl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hackl.
Hackl throws a big shot that misses.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Hackl counters with a one-two to the body.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray connects with a right hand. Hackl shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackl thuds his right hand into Murray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray misses with a hook. Hackl ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackl blocks a jab.
Murray scores with a hook.
Hackl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Hackl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray scores with the left hand. Hackl knows he should have avoided that one.
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hackl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hackl! But no joy.
Hackl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hackl ducks down to avoid it.
Hackl swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Hackl moves away from the strike by Murray.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Murray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hackl swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Hackl throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Hackl digs a good body shot into Murray's ribs.
James Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackl dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray connects with the punch.
Murray moves out of range as Hackl strikes.
Hackl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hackl.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
Murray checks a low kick from Hackl.
Hackl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
A quick step to the side and Murray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
Murray lands with a right hand.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Murray catches Hackl right on the button with a cross.
Hackl connects with a crisp jab.
Hackl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackl throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
Murray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackl can do to turn this around?
Hackl misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Hackl will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackl moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Hackl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackl avoids the body shot from Murray.
Hackl throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Hackl moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Hackl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Murray.
Hackl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hackl throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackl misses the jab.
Hackl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray punishes Hackl's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackl momentarily.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackl drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray lands a two punch combo.
Hackl walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Hackl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hackl might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murray has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray scores with a punch to the head.
Hackl missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackl scores with a nice strike.
Hackl walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Murray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murray digs a good hook to Hackl's body.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murray slips a straight right by Hackl.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Hackl seems unphased.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Hackl slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackl throws an off balance right hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Jab by Hackl.
Murray punishes Hackl's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackl moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Hackl misses with a leg kick.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Hackl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Hackl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murray throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hackl to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Hackl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackl.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackl.
Hackl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hackl throws a right hand that misses
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hackl thinking.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackl.
Hackl digs a good hook to Murray's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackl throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Hackl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackl misses with a straight left.
Hackl is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Murray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hackl misses with a hook
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray lands a jab to Hackl's midsection.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackl.
Hackl swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackl scores with a nice strike.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Hackl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murray staying out of range there.
Hackl misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Hackl.
Hackl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray slips a jab from Hackl.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Hackl throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackl doesn't seem phased though.
Murray takes one to the side of the head.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Hackl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murray slips a jab from Hackl.
Hackl misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Hackl looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
Andre Hackl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Hackl throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray throws a series of strikes that have Hackl backpedaling.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hackl moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackl staying out of range there.
Hackl misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Hackl throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackl misses with a looping right.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Hackl misses with a body shot.
Hackl defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray works over Hackl's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hackl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackl.
Hackl scores with a nice head shot.
 Murray is rocked!
Hackl closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hackl cracks Murray with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murray looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hackl finish him?
James Murray's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Murray.
Hackl slips a jab from Murray.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hackl ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackl misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
A jab lands there for Murray.
Hackl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Hackl misses the body punch
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hackl needs to keep his hands up - Murray had a free shot at his head there.
Hackl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackl walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray slips a straight right by Hackl.
Hackl misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray jabs Hackl right on the nose. Hackl blinks but takes it well.
Hackl misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray!
An out of breath James Murray 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Naoko Marui (ranked 3084 p4p, 1955 weight class) and Benson Bonanza (ranked 291 p4p, 192 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Naoko Marui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Benson Bonanza!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marui swinging wildly here.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Marui avoids it with no problem.
Marui scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Bonanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marui misses with a combination
letting Bonanza counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui throws a right and a left that Bonanza avoids nicely.
Marui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Naoko Marui has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonanza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marui with a hook.
Marui lunges at Bonanza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonanza's hand.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Bonanza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marui lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bonanza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Marui misses.
Marui misses with a jab to the body
and Bonanza counters with a head kick that drops Marui - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Marui is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marui is looking to improve his position.
Oh Marui is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonanza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Marui quite badly. Marui pulls Bonanza in close trying to recover. Bonanza postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Marui on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Marui doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Bonanza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 1980 p4p, 1806 weight class) and Fedor Shabanov (ranked 238 p4p, 226 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Shabanov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tryastsyn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tryastsyn.
We've been hearing reports that Tryastsyn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tryastsyn punishes Shabanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Shabanov moves forwards but Tryastsyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shabanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tryastsyn defending well as Shabanov loads up on a big left hand.
Tryastsyn throws a big counter combination but Shabanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tryastsyn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shabanov wants to get back to his feet.
Shabanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Shabanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryastsyn working over Shabanov with some ground and pound. Shabanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
 It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Tryastsyn winds up and cracks Shabanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shabanov's head.
Tryastsyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shabanov keeps working.
Shabanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shabanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shabanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shabanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn working Shabanov over with strikes.
Shabanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Shabanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Shabanov is looking to escape.
Shabanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tryastsyn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tryastsyn 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.
Tryastsyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shabanov defending well though.
Shabanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tryastsyn drops an elbow to the side of Shabanov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That has opened up Fedor Shabanov's cut even more.
Shabanov kicks Tryastsyn off and gets back to his feet.
Tryastsyn throws a shot to the body.
Tryastsyn feints and as Shabanov raises his hands in defense, Tryastsyn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tryastsyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound.
The cut above Fedor Shabanov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn landing some decent shots from guard.
Shabanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tryastsyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fedor Shabanov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Shabanov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Osiris (ranked 1098 p4p, 1403 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 155 p4p, 195 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Osiris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Erbody But Me by Tech N9ne. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Osiris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiris with a nice calf kick.
Knuckles throws the kick towards the body but Osiris avoids it.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Osiris cracks Knuckles with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Osiris's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osiris throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knuckles. That's going to slow Osiris down.
Knuckles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Osiris misses with a looping left.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but Osiris avoids it with no problem.
Osiris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knuckles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knuckles needs to keep his hands up - Osiris had a free shot at his head there.
Osiris darts in trying to clinch
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Knuckles blocks the leg kick.
Osiris throws a right hand that misses
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Osiris misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osiris. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osiris motions for Knuckles to come forward. Osiris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osiris. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osiris lands a nice looking body shot.
Osiris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osiris was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Donk. Knuckles catches Osiris right on the button with a cross.
Osiris misses with a kick to the body
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Osiris is able to avoid easily.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Osiris moved out of range.
Eric Osiris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knuckles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Osiris counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knuckles.
Osiris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osiris loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Knuckles misses.
Decent striking displayed by Osiris there.
Knuckles throws a jab when Osiris was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.
Knuckles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osiris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osiris with a jab.
Osiris scores with a jab.
Osiris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Osiris swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles's coach down at The Goya - 🥊 MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knuckles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Osiris moves out of range of the leg kick from Knuckles.
Osiris tried to counter with a leg kick but Knuckles avoided it.
Osiris lands a slapping body shot.
Osiris clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osiris throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Osiris.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
Osiris misses with the head strike.
Osiris prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Osiris lands a left hand.
Osiris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Osiris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Osiris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Osiris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knuckles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Eric Osiris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Osiris.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Osiris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osiris looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Osiris lands a glancing blow to the side of Knuckles's head.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
Osiris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Osiris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Osiris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles slips under a jab from Osiris.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osiris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Osiris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Osiris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Osiris lands a leg kick that knocks Knuckles off balance momentarily.
Knuckles blocks a low kick nicely.
Knuckles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Osiris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knuckles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Osiris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Osiris misses.
Osiris jabs at Knuckles's body.
Knuckles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knuckles's head.
Osiris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knuckles's hands.
Knuckles throws a leg kick
and Osiris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osiris misses with a looping right.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Osiris is out of range and Knuckles settles back down.
Osiris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
Osiris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knuckles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osiris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris throws a front kick aimed at Knuckles's knee but Knuckles avoids it well.
Knuckles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Osiris throws a leg kick that misses.
Knuckles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knuckles steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Osiris.
Osiris moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnuckles.
Osiris digs a good body shot into Knuckles's ribs.
Osiris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Osiris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knuckles.
Eric Osiris is winning the standup battle so far.
Osiris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knuckles at a distance.
Osiris lands a jab to the head.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Osiris.
Osiris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Osiris tried to counter with a leg kick but Knuckles avoided it.
Osiris connects with the punch.
Knuckles drops his hands momentarily and Osiris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osiris misses with a straight right.
Osiris throws a leg kick
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Osiris is looking to land body kicks.
Knuckles thinks about the counter body kick.
Osiris misses with a straight right.
Knuckles connects with a jab.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osiris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range and Osiris settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Osiris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the liver by Osiris. Beautiful body shot.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Osiris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knuckles.
Knuckles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Osiris slips under a jab.
Knuckles lands a front kick.
Knuckles connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osiris is looking to counter punch.
Osiris cracks Knuckles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osiris thuds a left hand into Knuckles's body.
Osiris misses with a looping right.
Osiris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Osiris.
Knuckles flicks out a counter leg kick but Osiris steps away.
Osiris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knuckles.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but Osiris avoids it with no problem.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osiris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Osiris as he checks the leg kick.
Osiris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris thows a leg kick but Knuckles checks it
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osiris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
Osiris misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a body kick that stops Osiris in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Osiris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Osiris tests Knuckles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Osiris.
It looked like Osiris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Osiris avoids a kick to the body.
Osiris is looking to counter the offense by Knuckles and move into the clinch.
Osiris missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knuckles feints a counter leg kick.
Knuckles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knuckles misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Osiris misses the target.
Knuckles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Osiris.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Osiris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Osiris.
Osiris thumps Knuckles with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Osiris. Beautiful body shot.
Osiris misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Osiris.
Osiris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knuckles's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Osiris moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
Knuckles keeps Osiris at a distance using the push kick.
Osiris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knuckles's hands.
Knuckles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Osiris throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Osiris swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Osiris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knuckles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osiris 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Osiris!
Eric Osiris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kree P Krawlee (ranked 1312 p4p, 1428 weight class) and Bryant Smith (ranked 186 p4p, 203 weight class). Krawlee comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Smith has chosen Television - Marquee Moon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawlee checks a leg kick.
Krawlee takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krawlee's sensitive parts.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Krawlee defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krawlee.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krawlee off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to control but Krawlee is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Krawlee wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Krawlee frees his head quite easily.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
I really don't envy Krawlee right now.
Krawlee prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
I've been told that Smith has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Smith has good solid back control here.
Krawlee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smith is looking to control Krawlee but Krawlee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Krawlee just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Krawlee needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Krawlee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
I really don't envy Krawlee right now.
Krawlee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Krawlee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
Krawlee trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krawlee tries to break free.
Krawlee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Krawlee prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krawlee connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
Krawlee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawlee lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Krawlee ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Krawlee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith defending well as Krawlee loads up on a big left hand.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Krawlee is just out of range.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krawlee.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Krawlee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
Smith lands a head kick!
It looks like Kree P Krawlee has been cut.
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Krawlee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee throws a shot to the body.
Krawlee lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Krawlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krawlee rather than just go for the knockout.
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Krawlee pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Smith misses.
Krawlee lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Krawlee connects with the punch.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Krawlee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Krawlee throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Krawlee's shoulder, as Krawlee tries to avoid the shot.
Krawlee slips a straight right by Smith.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krawlee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith works over Krawlee's head and body with a nice combination.
Krawlee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut.
Krawlee connects with a looping right hand.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
Krawlee connects with the punch.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krawlee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Krawlee avoids the head kick by Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Krawlee moves away from the strike by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Krawlee swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith tries to bum rush Krawlee with a series of wild strikes but Krawlee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krawlee checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Krawlee's head but Krawlee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Krawlee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krawlee throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Krawlee scores with a nice strike.
 Smith is rocked!
Krawlee is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Smith flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Smith is out cold! Krawlee 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 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kree P Krawlee!
After the big win, Kree P Krawlee made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vino Selvatico (ranked 979 p4p, 1031 weight class) and Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 138 p4p, 142 weight class). Mandiang has chosen Oliver Twist as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vino Selvatico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selvatico blocks a jab.
Selvatico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range and Selvatico settles back down.
Mandiang is looking for the big counter here.
Selvatico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Selvatico pushes Mandiang away with a front kick.
Selvatico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Selvatico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Selvatico.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
And Selvatico counters with a quick kick to the body but Mandiang blocks it.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Selvatico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Selvatico cracks Mandiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Selvatico lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mandiang backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selvatico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Selvatico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Selvatico can pounce on him.
Selvatico lands a nice looking body kick.
Selvatico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Selvatico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mandiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Selvatico lands with a cross.
Selvatico thuds a left hand into Mandiang's body.
Selvatico with a jab.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Selvatico.
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!
Selvatico with the inside leg kick.
Selvatico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mandiang moves out of range as Selvatico throws a body kick.
Mandiang is looking for the big counter here.
Selvatico throws a lazy body kick
and Mandiang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang takes a swing at Selvatico's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Selvatico - just one landing.
Selvatico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang with a nice cross.
Selvatico misses with a body shot.
Selvatico thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Selvatico slips under a jab.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Selvatico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Selvatico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Selvatico off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico throws a wild body kick that Mandiang sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Selvatico.
Selvatico connects with a solid leg kick.
Selvatico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selvatico thuds a left hand into Mandiang's body.
Selvatico keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Selvatico counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Aboubacar Mandiang's cut even more.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang lands a left and a right that send Selvatico crashing to the mat, dazed. Mandiang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Selvatico.
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Selvatico. Selvatico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Selvatico lands with a good body shot.
Selvatico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mandiang. Those never looked like landing.
Selvatico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Selvatico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandiang walks into a left hand.
Mandiang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Selvatico counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selvatico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mandiang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mandiang misses with a wild body shot.
Selvatico scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vino Selvatico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Selvatico!
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Selvatico's hands.
Mandiang throws a leg kick
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandiang.
Mandiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Selvatico.
Selvatico tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mandiang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Selvatico has got the better of the exchanges.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Selvatico throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Selvatico misses with a leg kick
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Selvatico.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selvatico scoring well with a low kick there.
Selvatico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Selvatico moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang blocks the body kick.
Selvatico slips a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Selvatico looks to throw a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a good low kick that Selvatico was not able to check.
Selvatico lands with a nice body kick.
Selvatico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vino Selvatico is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang scores with a hook.
Selvatico scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico throws a low kick, looking for Mandiang's leg but Mandiang calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandiang! But no joy.
Selvatico throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses
and Mandiang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mandiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Selvatico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Selvatico was looking to counter with a kick there.
Selvatico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Selvatico closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mandiang throws a leg kick
and Selvatico counters with an inside leg kick.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang lands with a straight right. Selvatico didn't see that one coming.
Mandiang with a nice calf kick.
Mandiang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Selvatico counters with a series of strikes. Mandiang will be more careful next time no doubt.
The cut above Aboubacar Mandiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Selvatico slips a jab and a cross from Mandiang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Selvatico.
Selvatico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Selvatico connects with a body shot.
Selvatico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Selvatico throws a good cross that connects.
Selvatico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Selvatico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandiang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Selvatico.
Mandiang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Selvatico.
Selvatico scores with a jab.
Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang scores with a nice strike.
Selvatico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
Selvatico cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mandiang is breathing heavily.
A low kick lands for Selvatico.
Selvatico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Mandiang backs away, Selvatico returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selvatico lands a big head kick that sends Mandiang tumbling to the mat! Selvatico takes a step backwards and waves Mandiang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mandiang is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aboubacar Mandiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vino Selvatico!
Vino Selvatico thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 777 p4p, 907 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 116 p4p, 140 weight class). Averyanov comes to the cage accompanied by Drago's Entrance Theme. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Averyanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Higgins - the referee stops the clock and Averyanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Higgins. Averyanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Higgins looks to move away, Averyanov throws a big counter combo but Higgins just gets out of the way.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins scores with a jab. Averyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Higgins lands but Averyanov takes it in his stride.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov 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!
Crunch! Averyanov slams his shin into Higgins's torso.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averyanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higgins throws a big counter head kick but Averyanov avoids it with no problem.
Averyanov throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Higgins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Averyanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins misses with a left hand
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Higgins.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Higgins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Higgins catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Averyanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
A cross from Higgins lands.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Averyanov.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averyanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Averyanov throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Averyanov throws a counter high kick but Higgins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averyanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Averyanov. Averyanov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
Averyanov throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
Higgins throws the left hand but Averyanov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Averyanov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Averyanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higgins.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Averyanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
Averyanov moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Averyanov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Averyanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Averyanov with a hook.
It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Averyanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Averyanov moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins lands with an overhand left.
Averyanov stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Higgins.
Averyanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins jabs at Averyanov's body.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Averyanov misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov misses the jab.
A left lands for Higgins.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
Higgins cracks Averyanov with a good jab.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins slips a jab from Averyanov.
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higgins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averyanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Averyanov lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Averyanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins throws a head kick but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Averyanov.
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov misses with a body kick.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Higgins throws a lazy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averyanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Higgins misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Averyanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averyanov swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Averyanov rattles Higgins with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Higgins tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Averyanov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Higgins stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Andrei Averyanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Baker (ranked 772 p4p, 367 weight class) and Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 103 p4p, 45 weight class). Baker comes into the arena with When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau with a nice calf kick.
Costeau 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.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick by Costeau misses
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costeau misses with a leg kick.
Baker throws a counter high kick but Costeau was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick from Costeau misses
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costeau.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Costeau and move into the clinch.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costeau stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Costeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Costeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Costeau.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Costeau.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Costeau and move into the clinch.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Costeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Costeau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costeau. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Costeau counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big left from Costeau misses.
Baker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costeau throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Costeau.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Costeau and move into the clinch.
Costeau misses with a low kick.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costeau.
Baker checks a leg kick nicely.
Baker misses with a straight right.
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costeau moves away from the strike by Baker.
Costeau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Costeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Baker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costeau just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Baker misses
and Costeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau 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.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costeau.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Costeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costeau throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Costeau defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Baker avoids the body shot from Costeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costeau throws a right hand that misses
and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.
Baker blocks a body shot from Costeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker tries to stall but Costeau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau.
Costeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Costeau.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Costeau misses with a body punch.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Costeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Costeau tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costeau misses with the head strike.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Costeau tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Costeau back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costeau.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker looking to throw knees to the head but Costeau is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but Costeau blocks with his arms.
Baker lands a left hand.
Costeau pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Costeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Costeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker blocks a body shot from Costeau.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Costeau misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costeau tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.
Costeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Costeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Costeau presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Costeau.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Costeau misses with the head strike.
Costeau tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker tries to work over Costeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costeau tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Costeau back against the cage.
Costeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Costeau pushes Baker away with a front kick.
A head kick by Costeau misses
and Baker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Costeau's knee momentarily.
Costeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Costeau.
Costeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costeau.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Costeau and move into the clinch.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costeau with a nice cross.
Costeau misses with a straight left.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jeff Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau motions for Baker to come forward. Costeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Costeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Baker defending well as Costeau loads up on a big left hand.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Costeau.
That kick from Costeau tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Costeau.
Costeau throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker 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.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Costeau breaks away and moves out of range.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Costeau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costeau misses with a left hand
and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baker.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Costeau as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costeau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
During a confident post fight interview, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jeff Baker had this to say: 'Hats off to Mr. Costeau. He was the better fighter tonight. Much respect to him and his management.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaki Mountain (ranked 134 p4p, 271 weight class) and Damian Dudley (ranked 17 p4p, 37 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mountain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mountain avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Mountain avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Mountain misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike.
Mountain tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
A right handed body shot lands from Dudley.
Mountain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Kaki Mountain has been cut.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Mountain controls the action.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dudley.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mountain at a distance.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley tries to counter with a clinch but Mountain shakes him off and moves away.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley moves out of range as Mountain throws a body kick.
Dudley tries to counter with a clinch but Mountain shakes him off and moves away.
Dudley swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley connects with the punch.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaki Mountain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mountain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Mountain throws a hook but Dudley avoids it easily.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Dudley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley moves out of range as Mountain throws a body kick.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain scores with a jab.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley tries to clinch up
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Dudley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mountain rather than just go for the knockout.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Mountain clobbers Dudley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Dudley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mountain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mountain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudley.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mountain.
Mountain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
Mountain tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
A short left from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Dudley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Dudley misses with a combination
and Mountain counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley 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.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain slips a jab from Dudley.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dudley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dudley throws a right and a left that Mountain avoids nicely.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Dudley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaki Mountain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaki Mountain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mountain slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
A jab from Mountain finds it's way through Dudley's defenses.
Mountain scores with a jab. Dudley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
Mountain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dudley jabs Mountain right on the nose. Mountain blinks but takes it well.
Dudley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mountain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountain looks for the body kick but Dudley saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain lunges at Dudley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dudley's hand.
Mountain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dudley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dudley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mountain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Mountain misses.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley darts in trying to clinch
and Mountain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Dudley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Mountain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mountain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dudley's head backwards.
Dudley scores with a three punch combo!
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dudley defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body. Mountain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley is rocked!
Mountain throws an overhand right that drops Dudley like a sack of potatoes! Mountain dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaki Mountain!
An out of breath Kaki Mountain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Frewin (ranked 97 p4p, 252 weight class) and Haise Sasaki (ranked 5 p4p, 38 weight class). Frewin's entrance music is Billy the Squid's Water Pistol by The Neptunas. A fine choice. Butch Frewin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Frewin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haise Sasaki !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Frewin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sasaki .
Sasaki has closed the distance and engaged Frewin in a clinch.
Sasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frewin throws a head punch that misses.
Sasaki misses with the head strike.
Sasaki pushes Frewin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frewin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sasaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frewin gets through Sasaki 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frewin is breathing heavily.
Sasaki lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Butch Frewin has been cut.
Sasaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frewin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki is working Frewin over against the cage.
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Sasaki .
Frewin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sasaki .
Sasaki lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sasaki fails to land.
Frewin is trying to maintain a safe position but Sasaki gets an underhook and turns Frewin into the cage.
A body shot lands from Sasaki .
Frewin has had enough of the clinch but Sasaki keeps him there for the moment.
Frewin blocks an elbow strike from Sasaki .
Sasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Sasaki .
Sasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frewins head.
A shot in the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki blocks an uppercut.
Frewin lands a left hand.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Frewin can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sasaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sasaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Sasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Sasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frewin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Frewin blocks an elbow strike.
Sasaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frewin blocks an elbow strike from Sasaki .
Sasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Frewin controls the action.
Sasaki blocking some punches.
Sasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Frewin tries a body shot but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frewin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sasaki .
Frewin is rocked!
Sasaki jerks Frewin's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Frewin drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Sasaki goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Sasaki because Frewin was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Haise Sasaki made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Butch Frewin was interviewed post fight and said 'What in tarnation!'.
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