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Bellicose VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Booger Magee (ranked 3441 p4p, 2621 weight class) and Ezio Bonzela Franco (ranked 113 p4p, 79 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Booger Magee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bonzela Franco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonzela Franco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Magee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magee has managed to clinch.
Magee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Magee misses.
Bonzela Franco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magee throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonzela Franco counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magee!
Bonzela Franco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magee throws out a loose jab but Bonzela Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Bonzela Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Magee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonzela Franco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonzela Franco with the counter takedown but Magee avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Magee misses its intended target.
A low kick from Magee is predictable there
so Bonzela Franco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Magee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonzela Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonzela Franco is stalling in the full guard.
Magee pulls Bonzela Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Bonzela Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonzela Franco is controlling him.
Magee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bonzela Franco has picked Magee up and slammed him! Magee can't keep hold of the triangle and Bonzela Franco manages to pass to side control!
Bonzela Franco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magee is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonzela Franco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonzela Franco's back!
Bonzela Franco turns into Magee and is now in his guard.
Bonzela Franco postures up.
Bonzela Franco passes Magee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magee is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magee has hold of Bonzela Franco's hands but Bonzela Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magee pushes Bonzela Franco off looking to stand but Bonzela Franco dives back in and keeps control.
Bonzela Franco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonzela Franco is looking to advance position but Magee won't allow it.
Bonzela Franco wants to take a breather but Magee is having none of it.
Magee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magee is controlling Bonzela Franco's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magee trying to hold on to Bonzela Franco's head to control him but Bonzela Franco postures up.
Magee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magee tries to roll over but Bonzela Franco keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take a break and control but Magee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magee trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonzela Franco passes to side control.
Magee is looking to regain half guard here but Bonzela Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonzela Franco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magee keeps working.
Bonzela Franco working away.
Bonzela Franco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magee wants to control but Bonzela Franco postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezio Bonzela Franco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick from Magee is predictable there
and Bonzela Franco counters with a three punch combo that has Magee backing up. Magee nods at Bonzela Franco to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Magee.
Bonzela Franco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bonzela Franco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magee is looking for a sweep.
Magee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bonzela Franco lands an elbow.
Magee is being controlled here.
Bonzela Franco is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Magee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bonzela Franco gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Magee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bonzela Franco lets go of the hold and Magee can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezio Bonzela Franco!
The defeated Booger Magee had this to say: 'Ouchie.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bonzela Franco (ranked 2310 p4p, 2703 weight class) and Lucas Maia (ranked 66 p4p, 126 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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269
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Bonzela Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Maia!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maia has his hands on Bonzela Franco's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia working for a triangle but Bonzela Franco defends it easily.
Maia wants to get back to his feet but Bonzela Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Maia's guard and throws a big left but Maia blocks it.
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maia is tightening it up a little... Bonzela Franco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bonzela Franco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bonzela Franco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Maia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 1375 p4p, 964 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 187 p4p, 140 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Kicklighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicklighter closes the distance and clinches.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Kicklighter moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Smith 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.
Kicklighter moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kicklighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to move into range but Kicklighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter wants to clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kicklighter lands a jab.
Kicklighter gets a clinch.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith presses Kicklighter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicklighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the jab.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicklighter moves into the clinch.
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lunges at Kicklighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kicklighter's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kicklighter will feel that in the morning.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kicklighter backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Kicklighter manages to avoid it all.
Smith swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Smith misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kicklighter's hands.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Kicklighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kicklighter closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
Kicklighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Kicklighter won't allow it.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Kicklighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter takes one on the button.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kicklighter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kicklighter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kicklighter checks it well.
Kicklighter connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kicklighter doesn't seem phased though.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kicklighter at a distance.
Kicklighter avoids a kick to the body.
Kicklighter moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Kicklighter with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kicklighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Smith lands with a hook. Kicklighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Kicklighter clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries to work over Kicklighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith trying to stall but Kicklighter improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kicklighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicklighter's elbow.
Kicklighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A jab from Kicklighter does it's job there.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a hook. Kicklighter ducked under it nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith catches Kicklighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Smith misses.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kicklighter darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kicklighter.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kicklighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vinicius Kicklighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith is looking to slow Kicklighter down with leg kicks.
Kicklighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Nice shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kicklighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Smith.
I think Kicklighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shingen Takeda (ranked 1524 p4p, 2147 weight class) and Renato Oliveira (ranked 208 p4p, 279 weight class). Takeda comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingen Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oliveira moves to clinch but Takeda breaks away
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliveira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Takeda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Takeda defending well.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira controlling the action here.
Oliveira is trying to control. Takeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takeda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaer Morhen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oliveira prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeda and Oliveira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeda's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira tries for a kimura but Takeda is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Oliveira stalls from top position.
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 Shingen Takeda 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.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Takeda sizes up Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oliveira cracks Takeda with an open hand slap.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliveira quickly recovers to half guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is controlling Takeda's trapped leg to prevent Takeda from advancing to side control.
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeda's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Takeda is defending well.
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira prevents Takeda from improving his position.
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Takeda is defending well.
Takeda wants to get back to full guard.
Takeda makes his way to full guard, as Oliveira worked for a kimura.
Oliveira trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takeda working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Takeda working a defensive guard but Oliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Takeda is trying to work for a sweep but Oliveira has mounted him!
Takeda tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takeda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oliveira tries to move to full mount but Takeda actually manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Takeda is defending well.
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Takeda defending well.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takeda trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Takeda gets full guard.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira passes Takeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takeda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takeda gets back to half guard.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Renato Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Takeda defends it.
Oliveira is still trying to improve position.
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliveira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliveira.
Takeda gets full guard.
Oliveira is pushing down on Takeda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeda is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shingen Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Renato Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeda is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold.
Takeda wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Takeda is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Takeda defends it.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takeda is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Takeda circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Takeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renato Oliveira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerman Christ (ranked 1494 p4p, 1736 weight class) and Joel Miller (ranked 220 p4p, 259 weight class). Joel Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerman Christ's chin.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerman Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ connects with a single shot there.
Christ scores with a nice strike.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jerman Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller jabs at Christ's body.
Christ throws a combination that misses
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Miller misses.
Christ attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ scores with a leg kick.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jerman Christ has been cut.
Christ with a nice cross.
Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
 Christ is rocked!
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a big left hand that crumples Christ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Joel Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunt Mfer (ranked 612 p4p, 2256 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 99 p4p, 307 weight class). Crazyhorse has chosen They Don’t Care About Us as his entrance music. James Crazyhorse has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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224
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crazyhorse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crazyhorse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer lands with a cross.
Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Crazyhorse tries to bum rush Mfer with a series of wild strikes but Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Crazyhorse's front leg but catches the back leg as Crazyhorse tries to avoid it.
Crazyhorse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mfer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mfer moves forwards but Crazyhorse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Crazyhorse misses.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Crazyhorse saw that one coming.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Crazyhorse counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Mfer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Crazyhorse misses the target.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
Crazyhorse clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Crazyhorse looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crazyhorse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Crazyhorse throws a combination that misses
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Crazyhorse.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crazyhorse doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer slips a jab from Crazyhorse.
Mfer swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Mfer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mfer lands with a hook. Crazyhorse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crazyhorse throws a body kick that misses
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Crazyhorse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crazyhorse lands a jab to Mfer's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crazyhorse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crazyhorse throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse doesn't manage to clinch there - Mfer circles away.
Crazyhorse has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crazyhorse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Crazyhorse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer slips a straight right by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse slips a straight right by Mfer.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
A big right from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crazyhorse throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer lands a big head kick that sends Crazyhorse tumbling to the mat! Mfer takes a step backwards and waves Crazyhorse back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Crazyhorse is rocked!
It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Crazyhorse leaves his chin hanging out and Mfer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Crazyhorse crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunt Mfer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hall (ranked 1626 p4p, 2330 weight class) and Kambei Shimada (ranked 243 p4p, 310 weight class). Shimada has chosen Seven Samurai as his entrance music. The key to victory for Henry Hall has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kambei Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimada avoids the body shot from Hall.
Shimada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shimada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.
Shimada moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Shimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall lands a right hand.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Shimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shimada on the side of the head.
Shimada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimada has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimada.
Hall throws the left hand but Shimada avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Shimada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shimada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimada. Shimada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimada missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shimada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shimada gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to work over Shimada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Shimada throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall trying to control the position but instead, Shimada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hall into the cage.
Nice body punch from Hall.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada misses with a body punch.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shimada.
Shimada lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall catches Shimada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shimada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Shimada tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shimada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shimada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimada moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Shimada manages to avoid it.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shimada moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Shimada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Shimada wants to clinch.
Hall thuds his right hand into Shimada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimada fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a hook.
Shimada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Hall throws a push kick but Shimada slaps the foot to one side.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Shimada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Shimada tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Shimada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimada ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Shimada walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shimada has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Shimada controls the action.
Hall tries a body shot but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shimada as the two fighters clinch.
Shimada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shimada struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Shimada.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kambei Shimada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Shimada is struggling to control the position.
Hall blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimada tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shimada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimada can do to turn this around?
Shimada blocking some punches.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
Shimada lands a right hand.
Shimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Shimada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Shimada controls the action.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shimada backwards.
Shimada looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimada has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall takes an elbow to the temple.
Shimada tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Shimada misses with a knee to the head.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Shimada is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall tries a body shot but Shimada blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Shimada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
It looks like Hall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimada.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Shimada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shimada moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall cracks Shimada with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hall.
Shimada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shimada doesn't seem phased though.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hall misses.
Shimada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shimada is breathing heavily.
Shimada closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
and Hall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimada has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Shimada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall scores with a jab. Shimada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Shimada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Shimada misses.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimada.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimada at a distance.
Nice cross by Shimada.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall lands a jab.
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!
Shimada tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shimada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimada misses with a body punch
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
Shimada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shimada misses with a hook.
Hall throws a head kick but Shimada moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hall.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kambei Shimada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Hall.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shimada is rocked!
Hall lands a big right hook! Shimada looks hurt but is still standing! Hall lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shimada falls down and Hall dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shimada's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hall runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Hall!
A victorious Henry Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kambei Shimada spoke after the fight, saying 'I commit seppuku tomorrow'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 1250 p4p, 391 weight class) and Kaarlo Susi (ranked 195 p4p, 63 weight class). Stanislav Strakapoud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Susi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Susi misses with the body kick
and Strakapoud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Susi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strakapoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Susi.
Susi manages to break the clinch.
Susi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strakapoud slips under a jab.
Strakapoud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Strakapoud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Susi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi looks for the body kick but Strakapoud saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strakapoud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Susi tries to score with a low kick but Strakapoud moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Strakapoud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Strakapoud is out of range.
Strakapoud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strakapoud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Susi misses
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strakapoud avoids the head kick by Susi.
Susi tries a head kick but it misses.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strakapoud manages to avoid it.
As Susi tries to get set, Strakapoud tries to push him back and clinch up but Susi manages to avoid the attempt.
Susi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Strakapoud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strakapoud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi misses with a hook.
Strakapoud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Susi drops Strakapoud with a straight right hand, right on the button! Susi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi 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 Matija Maestro (ranked 114 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Eddie Wilson (ranked 14 p4p, 199 weight class). Maestro's entrance music is Shortwire - Reconfig. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maestro misses the jab.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson lands the left hand.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Maestro counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
and Maestro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Maestro blocks it.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Maestro has clasped his hands together around Wilson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilson looking for a sweep but Maestro has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Maestro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Maestro off and cradles Wilson's limp body as Maestro celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Matija Maestro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 648 p4p, 550 weight class) and Cajun Creole (ranked 18 p4p, 16 weight class). Kreischer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cajun Creole!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creole avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a shot to the body.
Creole tries for a takedown but Kreischer circles away easily
and Kreischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Creole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Creole trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Kreischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Creole from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer seems keen to control Creole's posture.
Creole postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Creole looking to sit in guard and control but Kreischer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Creole has momentary wrist control but Kreischer slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Kreischer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Creole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
Kreischer won't allow Creole to sweep him here.
Creole controlling the position.
Kreischer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kreischer is in close to Creole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kreischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kreischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreischer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
Creole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreischer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kreischer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Creole's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreischer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Creole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kreischer won't allow Creole to sweep him here.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Creole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreischer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kreischer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Creole's head.
Kreischer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreischer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kreischer works over Creole with some ground and pound from guard.
Kreischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer postures up in Creole's guard and throws a big left but Creole blocks it.
Kreischer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreischer with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kreischer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreischer cracks Creole with a solid left hand.
Kreischer postures up in Creole's guard and throws a big left but Creole blocks it.
Creole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kreischer is one step ahead there.
Kreischer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreischer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer stands up over Creole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Creole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer working some strikes from top position.
Kreischer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kreischer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer with a nice head shot there.
Kreischer throws a big right hand that misses.
Creole has Kreischer pulled in close to control his posture.
Creole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kreischer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Creole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Creole controlling the position.
Kreischer throws a big right hand that misses.
Creole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer cracks Creole with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer with a nice head shot there.
Creole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creole trying to control the position.
Kreischer stopping the sweep attempt from Creole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
That's time! Kreischer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kreischer catches Creole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creole swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creole moves away.
Kreischer wants to clinch.
Kreischer digs a good hook to Creole's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Creole momentarily.
Creole scores with a body shot.
Creole moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creole slips a straight right by Kreischer.
Creole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kreischer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer throws a hook but Creole avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Creole counters with a stiff right hand.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creole walks into a jab.
Creole throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreischer counters with a series of strikes. Creole will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Creole throws a lazy uppercut
and Creole is countered with a crisp right hand from Kreischer that sends him to the canvas! Kreischer follows him to the mat into side control.
Creole is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kreischer working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kreischer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Kreischer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Creole is still in real trouble! Can Kreischer finish him?
You can see the frustration on Creole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Creole seems to have recovered his senses.
Creole taking a bit of punishment here - Kreischer scoring with strikes.
Kreischer working the ground and pound.
Kreischer working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd goes nuts as Kreischer knocks Creole out cold with a massive hammerfist! Kreischer Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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