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SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Night Crawler (ranked 1736 p4p, 1614 weight class) and Karl Hermann (ranked 179 p4p, 171 weight class). Crawler comes to the cage accompanied by World Ender. Night Crawler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Karl Hermann's chin.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Night Crawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Crawler there.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hermann. That's going to slow Crawler down.
Crawler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Hermann thuds a left hand into Crawler's body.
Crawler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann misses with a shot to the body
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler with a nice cross.
Crawler misses with a low kick.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Hermann wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Hermann is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler blocks a leg kick.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Crawler misses.
Crawler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Crawler throws a leg kick
and Hermann finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Crawler finds it's target.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawler connects with a body shot that sends Hermann's belly button to the back.
Hermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Hermann 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.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler throws a hook but Hermann avoids it easily.
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hermann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crawler swinging wildly here.
Crawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann scores with a punch to the head.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann lands with a hook. Crawler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Hermann scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crawler drops Hermann with a beautiful combination! Hermann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crawler is looking for the KO!
Hermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crawler misses with a straight right.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries to clinch up
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hermann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hermann tests Crawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Hermann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawler swings for the body but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hermann throws a low kick but Crawler moves out of range easily.
Hermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Hermann scores with a punch to the head.
Hermann lands a leg kick that knocks Crawler off balance momentarily.
Crawler cracks Hermann with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hermann looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crawler finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 Crawler is rocked!
 It looks like Night Crawler has been cut.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Crawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler moves forwards but Hermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
Crawler blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hermann. Crawler shrugs it off though.
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hermann blocks a jab.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Hermann slips the punch.
Hermann throws out a counter right but Crawler avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hermann under the eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hermann. Crawler shrugs it off though.
Hermann lands a lovely overhand right.
Hermann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crawler to score with a decent uppercut.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hermann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermann throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karl Hermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann walks into a left hand.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermann throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Hermann connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawler drops his hands momentarily and Hermann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hermann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hermann is looking to slow Crawler down with leg kicks.
A jab from Crawler misses.
Hermann throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Hermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
Hermann motions for Crawler to come forward. Hermann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermann scores with a shot to the body.
Hermann lands a really nice looking cross but Crawler seems unphased.
Hermann throws a low kick but Crawler avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler'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. This is the final round!
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a low kick, right behind Hermann 's knee.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crawler on the side of the head.
Hermann tries to clinch up.
Some bone on bone action there as Crawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermann swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Hermann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Crawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot lands for Hermann.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hermann throws a poor cross that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
That kick from Hermann tenderised Crawler's leg. Crawler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hermann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann lands a nice hook to Crawler's body. Crawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hermann.
Hermann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a big right hand! Oh Hermann is in trouble here! Crawler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 521 p4p, 1182 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 76 p4p, 175 weight class). Irong Kasamsun told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kasamsun misses with a looping right.
White Jr throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasamsun is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kasamsun throws a strike but White Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
White Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kasamsun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasamsun throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun tests White Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasamsun lands a glancing blow to the side of White Jr's head.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasamsun scores with a hook.
Kasamsun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Kasamsun does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
White Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - White Jr coming out on top.
Kasamsun lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Kasamsun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kasamsun lands a head shot.
Kasamsun throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr looks to land a right hand but Kasamsun moved out of range.
Kasamsun lands with a shot to the body.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kasamsun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White Jr!
White Jr dodges the ground and pound from Kasamsun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun in side control, throwing shots but White Jr defends.
Kasamsun lands an elbow.
White Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kasamsun.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun throws an elbow but White Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
White Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Kasamsun misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kasamsun working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kasamsun misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kasamsun lands an elbow.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but White Jr is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun lands a decent elbow from side control.
White Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kasamsun.
Kasamsun working the ground and pound.
Kasamsun throws a strike aimed at the side of White Jr's head but White Jr avoids it well.
Kasamsun cracks White Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kasamsun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but White Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for White Jr. That snapped Kasamsun's head back.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun shoots for a double leg takedown but White Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Kasamsun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like White Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kasamsun.
White Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White Jr swings for the body but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
Kasamsun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun connects with a nice looking jab.
White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown but White Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasamsun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kasamsun takes a swing at White Jr's ribcage but misses.
White Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kasamsun's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but White Jr avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Kasamsun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.
White Jr with a hook.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but White Jr moved out of range nicely.
White Jr avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
White Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut.
Donk. White Jr catches Kasamsun right on the button with a cross.
White Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasamsun defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for White Jr.
Kasamsun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr misses with a hook. Kasamsun ducked under it nicely.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kasamsun scoring with punches from side control.
Kasamsun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kasamsun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Kasamsun seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
White Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a strike aimed at the side of White Jr's head but White Jr avoids it well.
White Jr is letting Kasamsun control him for a moment.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White Jr to see if he's OK.
Kasamsun lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws an elbow but White Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kasamsun creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kasamsun scores with punches from side control.
Kasamsun lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Kasamsun seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kasamsun grinds an elbow into White Jr's temple.
Kasamsun is chipping away with strikes.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
White Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kasamsun.
Kasamsun working the ground and pound but White Jr is defending the strikes.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White Jr regains half guard, as Kasamsun was trying to land strikes.
Kasamsun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
White Jr takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
White Jr throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Kasamsun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
A jab from White Jr does it's job there.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
Kasamsun slips under a jab from White Jr.
Kasamsun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kasamsun on the side of the head.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot.
As Kasamsun tries to get set, White Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Kasamsun manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr misses with a hook. Kasamsun ducked under it nicely.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a jab when White Jr was well out of range.
A big right from White Jr misses.
White Jr moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
White Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kasamsun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr is looking to counter the offense by Kasamsun and move into the clinch.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White Jr lands a head shot.
White Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Kasamsun staying out of range there.
Kasamsun slips under a jab.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White Jr as he jumps to the side.
White Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White Jr jabs Kasamsun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Kasamsun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruce White Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun connects with a nice looking jab.
White Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasamsun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
Kasamsun lands a really nice looking cross but White Jr 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!
Kasamsun throws a shot to the body.
White Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Kasamsun darts in looking for a takedown but White Jr gets double underhooks and turns Kasamsun into the cage.
White Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kasamsun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kasamsun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasamsun.
A big left from White Jr misses.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
White Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and White Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasamsun thinking.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kasamsun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White Jr throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
And Kasamsun tries to counter it with a takedown but White Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
White Jr cracks a nice hook into Kasamsun's ribs.
Kasamsun looking to score a takedown here. White Jr is defending well but Kasamsun drives through and ends up in White Jr's guard.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kasamsun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kasamsun misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
White Jr is pushing Kasamsun's head away, looking to escape. Kasamsun manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Kasamsun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
White Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kasamsun.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White Jr parries the strikes from Kasamsun easily there. Kasamsun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White Jr to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasamsun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but White Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kasamsun lands a few punches from side control.
Kasamsun lands a few punches from side control.
White Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kasamsun connects with a decent elbow.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kasamsun controlling from side mount.
Kasamsun scoring with punches and elbows.
White Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kasamsun.
White Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Irong Kasamsun.
Well Kasamsun 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Irong Kasamsun!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Irong Kasamsun!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun wins by unanimous decision!
Irong Kasamsun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back, hell of a fight '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aatreya Mahrishi (ranked 607 p4p, 1694 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 97 p4p, 257 weight class). Mahrishi comes to the cage accompanied by On the Precipe of Defeat. McGuire has chosen Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind as his entrance music. Aatreya Mahrishi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Aatreya Mahrishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire motions for Mahrishi to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahrishi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahrishi's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Mahrishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire cracks Mahrishi with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
McGuire pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Mahrishi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Mahrishi's head back.
Mahrishi moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Mahrishi drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire blocks a jab.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Mahrishi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire scores with a hook.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahrishi under the eye.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahrishi.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Mahrishi's defenses.
Mahrishi is rocked!
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Mahrishi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahrishi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Mahrishi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahrishi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Mahrishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahrishi. Mahrishi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mahrishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand.
McGuire throws a push kick but Mahrishi slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahrishi's hands.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Mahrishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Mahrishi takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahrishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahrishi checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahrishi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for McGuire.
Mahrishi avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Mahrishi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Mahrishi throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Mahrishi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahrishi checks it well.
Nice cross by McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Mahrishi.
A combination from Mahrishi does no damage.
McGuire slips a jab from Mahrishi.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
Mahrishi is looking for a counter combo.
That's four 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!
McGuire thows a body kick. Mahrishi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Jab from McGuire.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a head kick but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahrishi throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire wins by unanimous decision!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James King (ranked 294 p4p, 457 weight class) and Atticus Finch (ranked 31 p4p, 52 weight class). Finch has chosen Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King misses with the body kick
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
King misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch 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.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King moves out of range as Finch strikes.
King throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
A head kick misses from King.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Finch throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from King lands.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finch trying to stall but King improves his position.
Finch managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Finch displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finch stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King lands a right hand.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Finch is blocking nicely.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finch breaks the clinch.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a body kick.
Finch connects with a jab.
King looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch throws a low kick but King avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King dodges the punch combination from Finch.
King tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
A head kick misses from King.
King throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King avoids the body shot from Finch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch blocks a head kick by King.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
King throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King blocks a body shot from Finch.
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 James King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finch.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from King.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Finch looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King moves away from the strike by Finch.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Finch scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from King.
Finch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
King throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King connects with a high kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finch 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.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Finch misses with a straight right.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from King.
King tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch scores with a nice right hand.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
A left lands for King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Finch misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King checks a leg kick.
Finch looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Finch slips under a jab from King.
Finch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
King takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King misses with a low kick.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King misses with a low kick.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
King connects with a high kick.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King avoids the body shot from Finch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King lands a jab to the head.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
A swing and a miss from King.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
Finch throws a counter combo.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch slips a jab from King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch blocks a head kick by King.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
King throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Finch throws a hook but King blocks it.
A nice combination there by Finch.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
King wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King connects with a body shot.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finch is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch misses with the combination.
King misses with a looping right.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Finch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch scores with a hook.
King misses with a body kick.
Finch throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Finch misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by King.
King rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
King throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
King swinging wildly here.
Finch avoids the head kick by King.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Finch.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch blocks a jab.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Finch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King tries to clinch up.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for King.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Finch settles back down.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atticus Finch.
I think Finch 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for James King!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Atticus Finch!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by split decision!
After the big win, James King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Garuda (ranked 240 p4p, 295 weight class) and Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 41 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garuda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Djiin Djiin. Hallbjornsson has chosen Herr Mannelig 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mantak Garuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Hallbjornsson misses
and Garuda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hallbjornsson. Garuda shrugs it off though.
Garuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick that stops Garuda in his tracks momentarily.
Hallbjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson throws a chopping leg kick but Garuda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Garuda sees coming a mile off.
Garuda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
Garuda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw a body kick
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice hook to Garuda's body. Garuda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda drops Hallbjornsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hallbjornsson looks back up at him and smiles so Garuda waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick that knocks Garuda off balance momentarily.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuda drops his hands momentarily and Hallbjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Garuda.
Garuda connects with a single shot there.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Garuda's leg. Garuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a right hand that Hallbjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hallbjornsson also avoids with ease.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Garuda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda blocks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Garuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oooooh!!! Garuda has knocked Hallbjornsson down with a huge combo! Garuda steps away and waves a wobbly Hallbjornsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Adils Hallbjornsson has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Garuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Garuda misses its target.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Garuda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garuda rather than just go for the knockout.
Garuda misses with the body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallbjornsson.
Garuda throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Garuda staying out of range there.
Garuda half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Hallbjornsson as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuda lands the left hand.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Garuda.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Garuda coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garuda feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hallbjornsson sprawling to the canvas! Hallbjornsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garuda finish him?!
Hallbjornsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Hallbjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a big right hand! Oh Hallbjornsson is in trouble here! Garuda follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 322 p4p, 466 weight class) and Vadim Golovkin (ranked 17 p4p, 28 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golovkin enables Branko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golovkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Golovkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin wants to stand but Branko is controlling the position.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Golovkin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golovkin pushes Branko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golovkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branko.
Golovkin feints a counter leg kick.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily.
Golovkin moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Golovkin.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Golovkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branko.
Golovkin gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Golovkin.
Branko is trying to pull guard but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Golovkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branko can't get the takedown.
Branko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branko.
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Golovkin smiles and moves away.
Branko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golovkin.
Golovkin clinches with his opponent.
Branko decides to pull guard.
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Golovkin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Branko dives in and grabs Golovkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golovkin pushes down on Branko's head and hops out.
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branko momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Golovkin.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branko with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko blocks a jab.
Golovkin lands a jab.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tries to score with a low kick but Branko moves his leg out of the way.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily.
Golovkin misses with a low kick.
Golovkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Branko blocking some punches.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Golovkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branko goes for a takedown attempt but Golovkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Branko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Branko showed some decent athleticism there.
Golovkin pushes Branko off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
A left lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin moves into range and clinches up with Branko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin 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.
Nice jab there from Golovkin.
Golovkin rushes Branko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Golovkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Branko.
Golovkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branko.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Branko.
Branko is trying to drag Golovkin to the mat but Golovkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Golovkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golovkin is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Golovkin down to the mat. Golovkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Branko avoids the punch easily.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Golovkin connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branko.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Golovkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head.
Branko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golovkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
Branko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Branko manages to end up in side control.
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golovkin, who protects the arm well.
Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golovkin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Golovkin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Branko tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Branko, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Branko is looking for a takedown.
Branko blocking some punches.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Golovkin pushes Branko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Branko avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
Branko is working for takedown but Golovkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Golovkin.
Branko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branko has Golovkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Golovkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Branko wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Branko.
Golovkin is working Branko over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a body punch.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Branko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branko is looking for a takedown.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golovkin digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head.
Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin.
Branko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golovkin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Branko with a big uppercut! Branko tries to clinch up but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Branko to the mat! Branko covers up and Golovkin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vadim Golovkin!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 129 p4p, 172 weight class) and Koichi Kamei (ranked 24 p4p, 31 weight class). Pawlik comes to the cage accompanied by John Butler - Ocean . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pawlik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kamei backs up against the cage.
Pawlik defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei cracks Pawlik with an open hand slap.
Pawlik scores with a jab. Kamei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei sizes up Pawlik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Pawlik moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Kamei catches Pawlik right on the button with a cross.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Kamei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik throws a right hand that misses
and Kamei counters with a left to the body.
Pawlik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Pawlik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamei's guard.
Pawlik postures up and lands a big shot to Kamei's brow.
Pawlik postures up and lands a big shot to Kamei's brow.
Pawlik is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamei has wrist control.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Kamei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Pawlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamei is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei controlling the position.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Kamei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kamei is pulling down on Pawlik's head. It's preventing any offense from Pawlik, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Kamei has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Pawlik throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Pawlik had a free shot at his head there.
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawlik throwing strikes but missing.
Kamei pulls Pawlik in close to prevent any damage.
Pawlik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamei dives on top into guard.
Kamei is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pawlik moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Pawlik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Pawlik ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pawlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pawlik misses the target.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamei sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei throws a hook but Pawlik avoids it easily.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pawlik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pawlik lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamei sprawls well. Kamei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.
Pawlik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamei looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlik wants to control but Kamei is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamei on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pawlik scores with punches from side control.
Kamei is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
Kamei sneaks back into half guard.
Kamei wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy.
Kamei might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pawlik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik wants to pass the guard but Kamei is keeping the position.
Pawlik is pushing down on Kamei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamei is fighting to maintain full guard but Pawlik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamei pushes Pawlik off looking to stand but Pawlik dives back in and keeps control.
Pawlik lands with a punch from half guard.
Kamei is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamei has his hands clasped together around Pawlik's back. He's all about the action.
Pawlik wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pawlik has a takedown stuffed.
Pawlik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei 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.
A big right from Kamei misses.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Pawlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Pawlik.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Pawlik moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pawlik.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamei finds it's way round the side to connect with Pawlik's head.
Kamei lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Kamei didn't expect that.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Pawlik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pawlik being controlled here momentarily.
Pawlik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pawlik stopping the sweep attempt from Kamei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pawlik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamei's guard.
Pawlik is working for a kimura here but Kamei manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pawlik's guard.
Pawlik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawlik, not yet.
Pawlik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamei escapes and throws Pawlik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kamei has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Pawlik slips under a jab from Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Kamei avoids it well and moves away.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Pawlik saw that one coming.
Pawlik shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pawlik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Pawlik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamei manages to get to full guard.
Pawlik lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom.
Pawlik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pawlik cracks Kamei with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawlik postures up in Kamei's guard and throws a big left but Kamei blocks it.
Pawlik throws a big right hand that misses.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Pawlik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Pawlik moves out of range of the strikes.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Pawlik ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Kamei is quick to defend against it.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pawlik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Pawlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamei sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei throws a hook but Pawlik blocks it.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Pawlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei lands with a straight right. Pawlik didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Pawlik with a nice cross.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Kamei swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Pawlik staying out of range there.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Pawlik cracks Kamei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamei as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Pawlik dives in and scores a takedown into Kamei's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pawlik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamei's head.
Kamei wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawlik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pawlik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Kamei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pawlik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pawlik.
Pawlik gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kamei wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik wants to improve his position but Kamei is controlling well.
Kamei controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kamei gets caught napping as Pawlik dives in and scores a takedown. Kamei manages to retain guard.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Kamei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kamei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamei passes into half guard.
Kamei is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik won't allow Kamei to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pawlik trying to control from the bottom.
Kamei wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pawlik trying to control from the bottom.
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back.
Pawlik wants to get back to full guard.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamei wants to pass the guard but Pawlik is defending well.
Pawlik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pawlik.
Kamei trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Pawlik wants to sweep here but Kamei controlling him for the moment.
Pawlik is trying to keep Kamei in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pawlik. Pawlik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pawlik at a distance.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Pawlik misses.
Kamei works Pawlik's body with a nice hook.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlik is just out of range.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kamei digs a good body shot into Pawlik's ribs.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawlik shoots in for a double leg but Kamei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei lands a jab to the nose.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Koichi Kamei!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Koichi Kamei!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Koichi Kamei!
Koichi Kamei wins by unanimous decision!
Koichi Kamei very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 88 p4p, 85 weight class) and Cedric De Boise (ranked 11 p4p, 10 weight class). Bigg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rocky Top. De Boise comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Do Your Thing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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265
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric De Boise!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Boise slips under a jab from Bigg.
Bigg throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Boise counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Boise scores with a shot to the body.
Bigg ducks under a wild hook from De Boise.
Bigg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Boise works Bigg's body with a nice hook.
Bigg misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Boise! But no joy.
De Boise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigg walks into a straight right hand from De Boise.
De Boise 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.
A solid body kick from Bigg.
Bigg lands the left hand.
We've been told by Bigg's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bigg misses with a body shot
and De Boise counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Boise's head backwards.
De Boise digs a good body shot into Bigg's ribs.
Bigg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.
De Boise missing with a left hand there. Bigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Boise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bigg looks to land a combination but De Boise avoids it well.
Bigg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Boise counters with an inside leg kick.
Bigg is breathing heavily.
De Boise checks a leg kick.
De Boise looks to land a combination but Bigg avoids it well.
De Boise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bigg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bigg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Boise.
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!
Bigg throws a front kick aimed at De Boise's knee but De Boise avoids it well.
De Boise smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Boise blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bigg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Boise.
Bigg scores with a nice body kick.
Bigg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bigg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boise throws a head kick but Bigg moves out of range.
De Boise dips to his left and cracks Bigg with an uppercut!
De Boise wants to land a leg kick but Bigg is out of range.
De Boise missing with a left hand there. Bigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bigg looks to land a body kick but De Boise moved away.
A nice side step and De Boise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for De Boise.
De Boise tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bigg is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from De Boise.
A left and a right from Bigg both land. Nice combination.
Bigg tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Boise counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Boise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bigg, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Boise throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bigg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg tries to break free but De Boise pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from De Boise.
Bigg manages to break the clinch.
De Boise chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Boise is looking to clinch but Bigg is avoiding it.
Bigg throws a body kick that misses
and De Boise counters with a straight right hand.
De Boise checks a low kick from Bigg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric De Boise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crusty Bigg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Boise lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bigg at a distance.
De Boise tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Boise lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from De Boise.
De Boise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bigg throwing a counter right hand but De Boise manages to avoid it.
Bigg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cedric De Boise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Boise connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Boise.
Bigg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bigg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Boise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boise misses with a straight left.
De Boise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bigg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Boise's hands.
De Boise throws a hook but Bigg avoids it easily.
De Boise sizes up Bigg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bigg throws a nice looking combination but De Boise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Boise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bigg momentarily.
Bigg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bigg throws a poor cross that misses
and De Boise counters with a low kick, right behind Bigg 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from De Boise.
Nice shot lands for Bigg.
Good leg kick by De Boise.
Bigg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Boise scores with a hook to the body. Bigg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Boise drops Bigg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bigg looks back up at him and smiles so De Boise waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bigg is rocked!
Crack! De Boise connects with the perfect overhand right and Bigg falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for De Boise!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric De Boise!
Cedric De Boise seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Steve (ranked 13 p4p, 29 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leifsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Leifsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Steve's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Leifsson as the two fighters clinch.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson 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.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Leifsson gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steve's defenses.
It looks like Yago Steve has been cut.
Nice body punch from Leifsson - that landed with a thud.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Leifsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Leifsson is working Steve over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands a body punch.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leifsson blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Leifsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve avoids the elbow strike from Leifsson, against the cage.
Leifsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leifsson blocks the body kick.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leifsson throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Leifsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is trying to break free.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Leifsson blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leifsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leifsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve's brow.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steve's defenses.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike.
Leifsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leifsson lands a right hand.
Leifsson digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steve's defenses.
Yago Steve's cut is getting worse.
Leifsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Steve's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the liver by Leifsson. Beautiful body shot.
Leifsson throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leifsson cracks Steve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Leifsson finish him?
Steve is rocked!
BAM! Leifsson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Steve like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 4 p4p, 36 weight class) and Baldur Torsten (ranked 2 p4p, 6 weight class). Randleman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. The crowd seem to be enjoying Torsten's choice of entrance music: Temple of Odin. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
211
27 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman missing with a left hand there. Torsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randleman misses with a low kick as Torsten jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torsten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Torsten ducks right into an uppercut from Randleman.
Torsten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randleman on the side of the head.
Torsten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Randleman misses its target.
Randleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten tries to work over Randleman's front leg with a kick but Randleman checks it.
Torsten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Torsten moves out of range as Randleman throws a body kick.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throws a sloppy body shot
and Torsten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Randleman throws a low kick but Torsten avoids it.
Randleman misses with a left hand
and Torsten counters with a nice body shot.
Torsten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Torsten.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Torsten misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman misses with a hook. Torsten ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Torsten.
Randleman jabs Torsten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Torsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten misses with a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Randleman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randleman is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Torsten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randy Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torsten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randleman throwing a counter right hand but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Randleman avoids the body shot from Torsten.
Torsten misses with a looping left.
Torsten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Torsten saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torsten! But no joy.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Randleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Randleman scores with a push kick.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Torsten misses with a looping left.
Randleman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torsten in his tracks.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Randleman off balance momentarily.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Torsten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Torsten's head but Torsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randleman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Torsten.
Randleman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torsten throws a lazy right hand but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman scores with a decent looking hook.
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Torsten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Torsten saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torsten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Randleman - the referee stops the clock and Torsten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Randleman. Torsten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torsten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Randleman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torsten misses the jab.
Randleman lands a leg kick that knocks Torsten off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Torsten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Torsten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Randleman has got the better of the exchanges.
Torsten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randy Randleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Torsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randleman throws a head kick that half lands.
Torsten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Randleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torsten can do to turn this around?
Torsten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman is looking to slow Torsten down with leg kicks.
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Torsten's head but Torsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torsten defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten misses with a looping left.
Randleman lands a leg kick that knocks Torsten off balance momentarily.
Randleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torsten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torsten jabs at Randleman's body.
Torsten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randleman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Torsten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torsten was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Randleman scores with a body shot.
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
Torsten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman checks a leg kick.
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Randleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torsten is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Torsten.
Torsten counters with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Randleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Torsten.
Torsten throws out a leg kick but Randleman moves out of range and Torsten only half commits.
Torsten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Randleman lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Torsten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Torsten moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Torsten.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Torsten.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torsten.
A body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Torsten is working Randleman over against the cage.
Torsten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Randleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten scores with a shoulder strike.
Torsten lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Randleman controls the action.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randleman's elbow.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randleman's elbow.
Torsten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torsten works on Randleman's body with a couple of short punches.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Torsten misses with some punches.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Torsten.
Torsten tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Torsten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten has a couple of punches blocked by Randleman.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Randleman controls his hands.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Randleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randleman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Randleman misses with a hook.
Torsten feints a counter leg kick.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Torsten throws a wild body kick that Randleman sees coming a mile off.
Torsten is looking to land body kicks.
Torsten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torsten misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Torsten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torsten checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Randleman misses.
And Torsten responds with a good body kick, but Randleman manages to step out the way in time.
Torsten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torsten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torsten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten misses with a hook.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Torsten.
A big left from Torsten misses.
Randleman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randleman moves out of range of the body kick.
Randleman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Torsten throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torsten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Randleman takes a step back to recover.
Randleman tests Torsten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Randleman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torsten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torsten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Randleman swings widly with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand.
Randleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torsten is out of range.
Torsten scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Randleman.
Torsten throws out a counter right but Randleman avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torsten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torsten scores with a nice body kick.
Randleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torsten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten lands a right hook to the body.
Torsten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Torsten.
Torsten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torsten punishes Randleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Randleman blocks a jab.
A low kick from Randleman is predictable there
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torsten lands a left and a right that send Randleman crashing to the mat, dazed. Torsten thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Randleman slips a jab from Torsten.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Randleman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Randleman scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torsten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torsten.
Torsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Randleman misses with a hook
and Torsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torsten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torsten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randleman thuds his shin into the meat of Torsten's side.
Randleman throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
Torsten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torsten scores with a jab.
Randleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randleman thuds his right hand into Torsten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torsten wants to land a leg kick but Randleman is out of range.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
Torsten checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten lands an overhand right.
Torsten lands with a kick to the ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Randleman with a nice calf kick.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Randleman thumps Torsten with a low kick.
Randleman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torsten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Torsten.
Torsten digs a good body shot into Randleman's ribs.
Torsten moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman 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.
Randleman throws a hook but Torsten blocks it.
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Torsten counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Randleman misses
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randleman avoids the head kick by Torsten.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randleman throws out the jab.
Torsten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Randleman.
Torsten misses with a wild body shot.
Randleman throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
Torsten throws the kick towards the body but Randleman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torsten momentarily.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman misses the jab.
Torsten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randleman defending well as Torsten loads up on a big left hand.
As Torsten looks to move away, Randleman throws a big counter combo but Torsten just gets out of the way.
Torsten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randleman swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randleman counters with an inside leg kick.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Torsten checks it.
Randleman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randleman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Torsten counters with a good, hard body kick but Randleman shrugs it off.
Randleman lands a nice looking body kick.
Torsten lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten staying out of range there.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Torsten.
Torsten moves out of range of the body kick from Randleman.
Torsten with a nice calf kick.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torsten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Baldur Torsten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten'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!
Randleman feints and then cracks Torsten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torsten down.
Randleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torsten.
Torsten is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Randleman - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Randleman.
Torsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a solid leg kick but Torsten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randleman.
Torsten wants to slow Randleman down by chopping away at his legs.
Randleman misses with a hook. Torsten ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Randleman. That's going to slow Torsten down.
Torsten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torsten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torsten moves away from the strike by Randleman.
A solid body kick from Randleman.
Torsten 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torsten.
Good work by Torsten as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Torsten misses.
Torsten 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.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Torsten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Randleman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torsten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Randleman.
Randleman misses the jab.
Randleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Randleman throws a chopping leg kick but Torsten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torsten checks a leg kick.
Torsten punishes Randleman's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Randleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Randleman misses with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Randleman - just one landing.
Torsten avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Torsten throws out a counter right but Randleman avoids it with no problem.
Randleman thumps Torsten with a low kick.
Randleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randleman.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torsten was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Torsten slips a straight right by Randleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman scores with a jab to the body.
Torsten dips to his left and cracks Randleman with an uppercut!
Torsten throws a looping overhand right but Randleman ducks down to avoid it.
Randleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten takes one on the button.
Torsten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randleman if he has to take too many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Torsten as he connects with a hook.
Baldur Torsten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torsten feints and then cracks Randleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randleman down.
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
Torsten wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Randleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torsten 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Baldur Torsten!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Baldur Torsten!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten wins by unanimous decision!
Baldur Torsten is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Baldur Torsten thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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