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ENIGMA 127 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Graham (ranked 3142 p4p, 1415 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 375 p4p, 198 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Khalidovic's choice of entrance music: Зима-мама 25/17. 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graham under the eye.
Khalidovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Graham's head.
Graham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Graham was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Graham slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Graham.
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
A little feinted left hand from Graham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khalidovic throws a body shot but no joy.
As Khalidovic looks to move away, Graham throws a big counter combo but Khalidovic just gets out of the way.
Graham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Graham swings widly with a right hand
and Khalidovic counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovic with a nice calf kick.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graham is out of range and Khalidovic settles back down.
It looked like Graham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graham gets tackled into the cage by Khalidovic. Khalidovic maintains the clinch.
Khalidovic misses with a punch to the body.
Graham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khalidovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham tries a body shot but Khalidovic blocks it.
Graham blocks a body shot from Khalidovic.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Khalidovic controls the action.
Graham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graham takes a shot to the head.
Graham tries to work over Khalidovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khalidovic's elbow.
Graham lands with a short shot to the head.
Khalidovic can't find room to land a body shot as Graham controls the action.
A short right from Graham.
I was talking to Graham's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham.
Khalidovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khalidovic tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graham working aggressively here.
Graham has a couple of punches blocked by Khalidovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khalidovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Khalidovic controls his hands.
Khalidovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Khalidovic throws a head punch that misses.
Graham lands a shoulder strike.
Graham lands with a short shot to the head.
Graham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham.
Khalidovic prevents a body shot from Graham.
Khalidovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Khalidovic.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Graham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khalidovic backwards.
Khalidovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is leaning against Khalidovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Graham.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khalidovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graham seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khalidovic can turn it around.
Khalidovic breaks the clinch.
Khalidovic misses with a leg kick
and Graham counters with a leg kick.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
Khalidovic tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Khalidovic lands with a nice body punch.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Graham misses the target.
Khalidovic connects with a single shot there.
Khalidovic has Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
Graham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khalidovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Graham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khalidovic misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidovic blocking some punches.
Graham lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Graham scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic lands an uppercut.
Graham swings wildly with an uppercut but Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khalidovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with some punches.
Khalidovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Khalidovic avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Khalidovic.
Graham working aggressively here.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Khalidovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Khalidovic lands an uppercut.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham scores with a hook to the body.
Khalidovic blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Graham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graham throws a shot to the body.
Graham misses with a hook.
Graham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khalidovic. Khalidovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Graham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khalidovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khalidovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khalidovic cracks Graham with an open hand slap.
Khalidovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Graham slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Graham defending well as Khalidovic loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidovic throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Graham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khalidovic can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Khalidovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khalidovic scores with a nice head shot.
Graham works Khalidovic's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Khalidovic.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khalidovic thumps Graham with a low kick.
Khalidovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic pushes Graham away with a front kick.
Khalidovic thuds his right hand into Graham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graham throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Graham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Graham misses with a combination
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khalidovic tries to clinch up.
Graham needs to keep his hands up - Khalidovic had a free shot at his head there.
A leg kick checked by Graham.
Good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands with a right hand.
Khalidovic lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic takes one to the side of the head.
Khalidovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graham was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graham counters with a good low kick that Khalidovic was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Graham.
 It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khalidovic misses with a body kick.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khalidovic looks to throw a body kick
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
Khalidovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Graham misses the target.
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Khalidovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graham under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Khalidovic coming out on top.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic missing with a left hand there. Graham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Graham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khalidovic misses with the combination.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Khalidovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khalidovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Graham counter with a right hand.
Khalidovic misses with a leg kick.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Graham.
Graham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalidovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Graham throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Graham catches Khalidovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Graham is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Khalidovic.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Khalidovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Graham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khalidovic.
A solid body kick from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses the jab.
A big left from Graham misses.
Graham jabs Khalidovic right on the nose. Khalidovic blinks but takes it well.
Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham.
Khalidovic throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidovic is just out of range.
Khalidovic lands a nice shot that snaps Graham's head back.
Graham takes a swing at Khalidovic's ribcage but misses.
Khalidovic misses with a straight right.
Khalidovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Graham misses the target.
Graham lands a really nice looking cross but Khalidovic seems unphased.
Mamed Khalidovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham lands a left hand.
Khalidovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graham.
Khalidovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graham.
Graham misses with the head strike.
Graham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic pushes Graham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalidovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khalidovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khalidovic tries to throw a body punch but Graham avoids it by throwing Khalidovic back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Graham lands a body shot.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalidovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Nice body punch from Graham - that landed with a thud.
Graham misses with a body punch.
Khalidovic blocks a body shot from Graham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Khalidovic.
A head punch on the inside from Graham fails to land.
Khalidovic misses with some punches.
Khalidovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with some punches.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Khalidovic avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.
Randy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalidovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graham gets through Khalidovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khalidovic tries to throw a body punch but Graham avoids it by throwing Khalidovic back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Khalidovic.
Graham blocks an elbow strike from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham misses with a punch to the body.
Graham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a hook that snaps the head of Khalidovic backwards.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khalidovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic misses with the head strike.
Khalidovic cracks Graham with a nice body shot.
Khalidovic misses with an elbow strike.
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Khalidovic.
Graham tries a body shot but Khalidovic blocks it.
A short uppercut from Khalidovic.
Graham blocking some punches.
Graham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graham lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graham.
Khalidovic blocks a body shot from Graham.
Khalidovic can't find room to land a body shot as Graham controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamed Khalidovic.
Well Khalidovic 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
A very excited looking Mamed Khalidovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kentrail Colamarino (ranked 1781 p4p, 2171 weight class) and Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 240 p4p, 287 weight class). Canizares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Loco kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kentrail Colamarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canizares slips a jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares misses with a right hand
and Colamarino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Canizares throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino with a jab.
Canizares moves forwards but Colamarino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colamarino takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Colamarino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colamarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares walks into a stiff left hand from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice shot that snaps Canizares's head back.
Canizares slips under a jab.
Colamarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canizares's head.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Colamarino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colamarino.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colamarino misses with a left hand
and Colamarino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colamarino throws a right hand that misses
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Colamarino throws a poor cross that misses
and Colamarino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Colamarino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Colamarino.
Canizares misses with an uppercut
and Canizares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Canizares misses its intended target.
Colamarino throws a lazy uppercut
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares defending well as Colamarino loads up on a big left hand.
And Canizares responds with a good body kick, but Colamarino manages to step out the way in time.
Canizares moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Canizares throws a fast counter high kick but Colamarino manages to duck under it in time.
Colamarino 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.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Colamarino, as that shot connected.
Canizares throws a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Colamarino.
Canizares moves out of range of the strikes.
Canizares misses with a hook.
Colamarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colamarino misses with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a nice body kick.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
Colamarino backing away here, and Canizares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Canizares misses with a body punch
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Colamarino.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Canizares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Colamarino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut.
Canizares scores with a nice strike.
Colamarino moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
Colamarino works Canizares's body with a nice hook.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Canizares thinks about the counter body kick.
Colamarino connects with a body shot that sends Canizares's belly button to the back.
Colamarino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canizares in his tracks.
Canizares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Colamarino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Canizares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Colamarino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Colamarino throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the body
and Canizares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canizares slips under a jab from Colamarino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Colamarino misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Canizares moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Colamarino moved away.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colamarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Canizares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Colamarino has got the better of the exchanges.
Colamarino digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colamarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colamarino throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canizares misses with a straight left.
Colamarino moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Colamarino misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Colamarino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Colamarino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares misses with a straight left.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Colamarino throws out a powerful jab.
Canizares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut.
Canizares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canizares takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Colamarino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Canizares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Canizares raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Canizares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colamarino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Canizares lunges at Colamarino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Colamarino's hand.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colamarino cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Colamarino blocks a low kick nicely.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Colamarino avoids it with no problem.
Canizares misses with a body shot
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canizares slips a jab from Colamarino.
Canizares slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Colamarino finds it's way through Canizares's defenses.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colamarino.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Canizares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Colamarino throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
It seemed like Canizares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canizares can do to turn this around?
Colamarino misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares throws a jab when Colamarino was well out of range.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colamarino lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canizares throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
Canizares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares defending well as Colamarino loads up on a big left hand.
Colamarino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCanizares.
Colamarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
A little jabbing left from Canizares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colamarino cracks Canizares with an open hand slap.
Colamarino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canizares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Colamarino checks it.
Colamarino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Colamarino cracks Canizares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Canizares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Canizares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino blocks a low kick nicely.
Colamarino swings widly with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Canizares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Colamarino's head.
Ezequiel Canizares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colamarino.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Canizares moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Colamarino with a body shot.
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Colamarino lands a right hook to the body.
Colamarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canizares.
Canizares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canizares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colamarino is out of range and Canizares settles back down.
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canizares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colamarino on the side of the head.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canizares's head backwards.
Colamarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colamarino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target.
Colamarino blocks a leg kick.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Canizares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino lands a really nice looking cross but Canizares seems unphased.
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!
Canizares staying out of range there.
Canizares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut.
Canizares moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Colamarino 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 1204 p4p, 3863 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 175 p4p, 496 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Franco throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it.
Franco tests Kusnemirpow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franco connects with a nice looking jab.
Kusnemirpow ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
A little jabbing left from Kusnemirpow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Franco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franco lands with a good body shot.
Franco lands a front kick.
Franco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow takes one on the button.
Franco lands with a good body shot.
Kusnemirpow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franco drops Kusnemirpow with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kusnemirpow looks back up at him and smiles so Franco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Kusnemirpow is rocked!
It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
Franco seems to be stalking Kusnemirpow here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kusnemirpow drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan David Franco!
A victorious Juan David Franco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1398 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Bruno Bleak (ranked 186 p4p, 185 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Bleak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bleak down.
Bleak checks a low kick from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bleak slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
A good leg kick by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a lunging right hand
and Bleak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batirovenkekikala's guard.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Batirovenkekikala can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak is looking for a kimura but Batirovenkekikala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak uses his free foot to push down on Batirovenkekikala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala's coaches at Torcida MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Batirovenkekikala wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bleak there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bleak misses with a head shot.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bleak misses with a head shot.
Bleak throwing strikes here but Batirovenkekikala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that Batirovenkekikala really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Batirovenkekikala blocking the ground and pound.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Batirovenkekikala is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bleak looking to ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Bleak throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Batirovenkekikala because Bleak loaded up on that one.
Bleak unloads with some shots from mount but Batirovenkekikala bucks and avoids them well.
Bleak goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Batirovenkekikala is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batirovenkekikala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batirovenkekikala defends it easily.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to stand up but Bleak won't let him.
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batirovenkekikala defends well.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak has a closed guard, preventing Batirovenkekikala from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batirovenkekikala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batirovenkekikala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Batirovenkekikala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batirovenkekikala has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batirovenkekikala is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batirovenkekikala controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batirovenkekikala tries to stand but Bleak is controlling from the bottom.
Batirovenkekikala tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard.
Batirovenkekikala wanted to stand there but Bleak had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Batirovenkekikala tries to pass.
Batirovenkekikala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batirovenkekikala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batirovenkekikala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Bleak 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.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the body.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bleak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batirovenkekikala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala digs a good hook to Bleak's body.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
Batirovenkekikala with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Batirovenkekikala misses its intended target.
Bleak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a loose jab but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batirovenkekikala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bleak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a double jab
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Batirovenkekikala!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Batirovenkekikala pushes Bleak away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bleak gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Batirovenkekikala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bleak.
My spies in Outlaw MMA inform me that Bleak has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bleak lands some shots froms side control.
Batirovenkekikala regains half guard, as Bleak was trying to land strikes.
Batirovenkekikala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bleak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batirovenkekikala is just riding it out for now. Bleak eventually gives up the hold.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Batirovenkekikala wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
Bleak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bleak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bleak is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Batirovenkekikala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Batirovenkekikala shrugs it off.
Batirovenkekikala is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Batirovenkekikala is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak looking to finish with strikes here!
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batirovenkekikala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bleak is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Bleak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Batirovenkekikala throws a sloppy body shot
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a decent looking hook.
Batirovenkekikala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bleak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Bleak moved out of range nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bleak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
Bleak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Bleak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bleak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick but Bleak checks it.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak moves forwards but Batirovenkekikala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batirovenkekikala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Batirovenkekikala misses its intended target.
Batirovenkekikala misses the jab.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bleak checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bleak is able to avoid easily.
Bleak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Bleak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bleak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batirovenkekikala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bleak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruno Bleak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Batirovenkekikala misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bleak misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a right hand
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bleak slips under a jab.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Batirovenkekikala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a wild body shot.
Batirovenkekikala swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab.
Bleak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bleak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Bleak!
An out of breath Bruno Bleak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 426 p4p, 871 weight class) and Patrick Mahomes (ranked 71 p4p, 130 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong scores with a jab. Mahomes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Billabong moves out of range easily.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong throws a shot to the body.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahomes 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.
Billabong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahomes throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong stops Mahomes from standing up.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Mahomes is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mahomes scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong slips a straight right by Mahomes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billabong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahomes swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Mahomes is quick to defend against it.
Billabong looking to score a takedown here. Mahomes is defending well but Billabong drives through and ends up in Mahomes's guard.
Mahomes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Billabong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Mahomes fails to land.
A short uppercut from Mahomes.
Nice body punch from Mahomes - that landed with a thud.
Mahomes has Billabong pushed against the cage.
Billabong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Billabong misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billabong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahomes trying to control the position but instead, Billabong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahomes into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahomes walks into a jab.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahomes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mahomes counters with a straight right hand.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes pushes Billabong up against the cage in a clinch.
Billabong lands with a light punch inside.
Mahomes throws a head punch that misses.
Mahomes manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes drops his hands momentarily and Billabong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billabong.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong's corner calls for a 1-2. Billabong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahomes slips a jab from Billabong.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Mahomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Nice defenses there by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
Billabong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billabong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mahomes scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahomes staying out of range there.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billabong slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Billabong misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahomes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billabong blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Billabong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahomes to the ground. Billabong is now in Mahomes's guard.
Billabong lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
Billabong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahomes throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Billabong seems content to control.
Billabong winds up and cracks Mahomes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Billabong is controlling the pace.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Mahomes dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Billabong seems content to control.
Mahomes tries to kick Billabong off but Billabong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Mahomes dodges it nicely.
Billabong looks to land a strike but Mahomes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahomes tries a head kick but it misses.
Billabong tries to move into range but Mahomes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Billabong swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahomes.
Billabong blocks the body kick.
Jab by Billabong.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Billabong slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
It looked like Billabong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahomes.
Mahomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Mahomes is quick to defend against it.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong lands with a hook. Mahomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Mahomes is predictable there
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Billabong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Billabong taking a breather here.
Billabong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Billabong staying calm.
Billabong trying to control the action but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahomes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Billabong with a hook.
Billabong defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Mahomes defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes misses the jab.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes misses with a right hand
and Mahomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Billabong moves forwards but Mahomes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Billabong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Mahomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billabong lands a jab to the nose.
Billabong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Mahomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Billabong is trying to work for a kimura but Mahomes is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong uses his free foot to push down on Mahomes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mahomes.
Mahomes is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Billabong looking to finish with strikes here!
Billabong trying to control but Mahomes is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes is trying to stand.
Billabong goes for an armbar but Mahomes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mahomes.
Billabong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billabong pulls Mahomes in close to prevent any damage.
Billabong looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong is looking for a triangle here but Mahomes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Billabong is right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Mahomes.
I think Mahomes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdo Farah (ranked 558 p4p, 778 weight class) and Jack Phillips (ranked 88 p4p, 117 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdo Farah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farah defends it nicely.
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Phillips cracks Farah with a good jab.
 It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Farah lands.
A jab from Farah misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Farah looks to land a body kick but Phillips moved away.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farah wants to clinch
and Phillips counters with a series of strikes. Farah will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Phillips.
Phillips lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Farah head around and knocks him out cold! Phillips hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Phillips!
A victorious Jack Phillips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Doback (ranked 1187 p4p, 618 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 182 p4p, 90 weight class). Palmotic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One day I'll be king. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dale Doback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmotic throws a wild body kick that Doback sees coming a mile off.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Doback throws a hook to the side of Palmotic's head but Palmotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doback looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Doback avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
Doback with a hook.
Palmotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doback under the eye.
Doback misses with a body shot
and Palmotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Palmotic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doback slips under a jab from Palmotic.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmotic moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback throws a wild body kick that Palmotic sees coming a mile off.
Palmotic scores with a body shot.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doback on the side of the head.
A big left from Doback misses.
Doback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
Doback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palmotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palmotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
Palmotic stuns Doback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmotic clobbers Doback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmotic with a jab.
Palmotic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 Doback is rocked!
Palmotic throws a quick head kick that knocks Doback silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Palmotic is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dale Doback spoke after the fight, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Holton Jr (ranked 122 p4p, 619 weight class) and Free Waterfall Jr (ranked 18 p4p, 97 weight class). Holton Jr comes to the cage accompanied by D12 - Purple Hills. Free Waterfall Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShaun Holton Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Free Waterfall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Holton Jr is just out of range.
Holton Jr is looking to counter punch.
Waterfall Jr scores with the left hand. Holton Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Waterfall Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holton Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holton Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a low kick but Holton Jr avoids it.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holton Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holton Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch
letting Holton Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch
and Holton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holton Jr walks into a straight right hand from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waterfall Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. Holton Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Holton Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Holton Jr ducks under a wild hook from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr tries to land a leg kick but Holton Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Waterfall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Holton Jr is just out of range.
Waterfall Jr has Holton Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Holton Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holton Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waterfall Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holton Jr breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holton Jr.
Holton Jr is looking to counter punch.
Waterfall Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Holton Jr misses the target.
Holton Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holton Jr throwing a counter right hand but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr connects with a leg kick.
Waterfall Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waterfall Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Holton Jr's head.
Holton Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holton Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Waterfall Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Waterfall Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waterfall Jr wants to clinch but Holton Jr slips to the side
and Waterfall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waterfall Jr thuds a left hand into Holton Jr's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holton Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Waterfall Jr! Holton Jr lets Waterfall Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Free Waterfall Jr has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waterfall Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holton Jr counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShaun Holton Jr!
DeShaun Holton Jr retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShaun Holton Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 102 p4p, 329 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 16 p4p, 52 weight class). Dispatch Regulator has chosen A Doon Hicky as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bonaparte counters with a nice body shot.
Dispatch Regulator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Dispatch Regulator is predictable there
and Bonaparte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dispatch Regulator thinking.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator moves away.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator moves away.
Bonaparte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonaparte doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dispatch Regulator throws a wild body kick that Bonaparte sees coming a mile off.
Dispatch Regulator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonaparte jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dispatch Regulator looks for the body kick but Bonaparte saw that one coming.
Dispatch Regulator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonaparte misses with a left hand
enabling Dispatch Regulator to counter with a crisp jab.
Dispatch Regulator has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dispatch Regulator throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a body kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a big shot that misses.
Dispatch Regulator ducks right into an uppercut from Bonaparte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a left hand
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Dispatch Regulator is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dispatch Regulator needs to keep his hands up - Bonaparte had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Bonaparte misses with a body kick.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaparte moves away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dispatch Regulator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a jab to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a nice body shot.
Bonaparte punishes Dispatch Regulator's body with a nice straight punch.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dispatch Regulator looks winded!
Dispatch Regulator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonaparte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bonaparte cracks Dispatch Regulator with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonaparte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dispatch Regulator to stand back up!
Dispatch Regulator is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Bonaparte uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dispatch Regulator tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bonaparte is absolutely delighted - when Dispatch Regulator wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Maximilian Bonaparte said 'Boom Boom Boom '.
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