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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 1088 p4p, 2698 weight class) and Shane Raffington (ranked 170 p4p, 391 weight class). Raffington has chosen Logan Lucky as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane Raffington struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 34 - 28 - 3, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei lands a nice hook to Raffington's body. Raffington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Lupei throws a right and a left that Raffington avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Raffington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei wants to slow Raffington down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Raffington lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased.
Raffington catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei slips a jab and a cross from Raffington.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei blocks a leg kick.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Raffington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Lupei does no damage.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Raffington lands a lovely overhand right.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Raffington catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupei throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Lupei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Lupei punishes Raffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raffington lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Good shot there by Raffington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei wants to slow Raffington down by chopping away at his legs.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei misses the jab.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lupei.
Raffington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lupei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Raffington misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei 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.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left and a right from Raffington both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raffington connects with a solid leg kick.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington slips a straight right by Lupei.
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raffington throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Raffington won't allow it.
Lupei digs a right hand into Raffington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raffington's gas tank.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Raffington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei pulls Raffington into guard.
Lupei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raffington defends it easily.
Raffington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raffington stands up and waves to Lupei to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington connects with a jab.
Lupei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei cracks Raffington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lupei throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lupei. That one must have hurt.
Lupei moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Raffington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei with a nice cross.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Raffington tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Raffington lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Raffington stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Lupei misses.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Raffington - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Raffington is breathing heavily.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Raffington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Raffington.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raffington.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.
Lupei lands an overhand right.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Raffington checks the leg kick.
Lupei digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raffington throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lupei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raffington.
Lupei avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
Raffington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lupei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei lands with a cross.
Lupei checks a low kick from Raffington.
Lupei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raffington takes a step back to recover.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei lands the left hand.
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Raffington wants to break free but Lupei has control.
Raffington trying to land knees to the body.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington avoids the elbow strike from Lupei, against the cage.
Lupei's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Raffington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lupei is keeping busy.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Raffington working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupei has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 1399 p4p, 952 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 213 p4p, 149 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Anarchy in the UK. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Watson takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watson. Watson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Watson.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Watson works the jab nicely.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Watson takes a shot to the head.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watson blocking some punches.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Watson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt has Watson pressed against the cage.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Watson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt is pushing Watson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
A short left from Hunt.
A short left from Watson.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
 Watson is rocked!
Hunt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Watson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Watson drops to his knees and Hunt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hunt!
A very excited looking James Hunt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sojka (ranked 1406 p4p, 536 weight class) and Razkan Karmax (ranked 183 p4p, 64 weight class). Karmax has chosen BloodSports as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razkan Karmax!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karmax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sojka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karmax.
Karmax swings for the body but Sojka moves out of range.
Sojka misses with an uppercut.
Sojka takes a swing at Karmax's ribcage but misses.
Karmax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sojka.
Karmax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sojka.
Sojka misses with an uppercut
and Karmax counters with a stiff right hand.
Sojka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karmax counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sojka throws the left hand but Karmax avoids the punch easily.
Karmax tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sojka throws a jab when Karmax was well out of range.
Karmax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sojka manages to avoid it.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sojka throws a jab when Karmax was well out of range.
Karmax throws out a counter right but Sojka avoids it with no problem.
Karmax just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Razkan Karmax has been cut.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sojka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karmax is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karmax misses the shot to the body.
Karmax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karmax lands a right hook to the body.
Sojka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from Sojka.
Sojka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karmax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sojka lands a really nice looking cross but Karmax seems unphased.
Karmax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karmax slips under a jab.
Karmax slips under a jab from Sojka.
Karmax throws a shot from downtown. Sojka moves away and avoids it.
Karmax slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka loads up on a big right hand but Karmax slips the punch.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karmax to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karmax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karmax is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sojka rather than just go for the knockout.
Sojka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karmax postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sojka keeping moving, preventing Karmax from controlling successfully.
Karmax is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karmax stops Sojka from standing up.
Sojka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sojka wants to stand up but Karmax is controlling him.
Karmax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karmax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karmax working some strikes from top position.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karmax is controlling him.
Karmax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karmax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karmax controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karmax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karmax advances to half guard.
Sojka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Karmax is on him like a limpet, forcing Sojka back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojka blocks an uppercut.
Sojka misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sojka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karmax swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karmax.
Karmax misses with some punches.
Sojka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karmax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sojka looking to slow down the pace here.
Karmax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka blocks a body shot from Karmax.
Still in the clinch, Karmax scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Karmax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka pushes Karmax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Razkan Karmax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Razkan Karmax's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sojka misses with a body shot.
Sojka connects with the punch.
Sojka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Karmax coming out on top.
 It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karmax. Sojka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karmax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sojka.
Sojka seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Karmax shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sojka is backing up but Karmax catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sojka covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Karmax Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razkan Karmax!
Razkan Karmax 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jones (ranked 520 p4p, 1139 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 36 p4p, 46 weight class). Kim Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Svend Thorsby's 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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsby.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A big left from Thorsby misses.
Thorsby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorsby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorsby rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsby taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsby.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorsby walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Thorsby.
Thorsby cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Thorsby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones is pushing Thorsby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Thorsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Thorsby holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Thorsby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Thorsby holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby is trying to stall.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorsby.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a body shot.
Thorsby looks winded!
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Thorsby tries to tie him up.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a left hand.
Thorsby blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Thorsby avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries to pull guard but Thorsby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thorsby trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Thorsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones is trying to pull guard but Thorsby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones jumps guard and drags Thorsby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Thorsby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorsby moves into the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones jumps guard but Thorsby stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thorsby wants to stall.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thorsby stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Thorsby wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorsby.
Thorsby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thorsby looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thorsby wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thorsby there!
Thorsby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Thorsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorsby tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Thorsby wants to control but Jones manages to buck him off and is now in Thorsby's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Thorsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thorsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones wants to control from the top but Thorsby keeps moving.
Thorsby trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thorsby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorsby tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsby wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
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 Kim Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Thorsby throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a beautiful punch that sends Thorsby to the canvas!
It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Thorsby is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones pushes down on Thorsby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thorsby actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thorsby wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Thorsby is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorsby is retaining full guard.
Thorsby 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.
Thorsby throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorsby working a defensive guard here.
Thorsby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Thorsby up and slammed him! Thorsby can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Thorsby tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Thorsby looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Thorsby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thorsby is working to get back to half guard.
Thorsby tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby tries to break free.
Thorsby showing good submission defense here.
Thorsby trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Thorsby tries to escape the position.
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby trying to control but not successfully.
Thorsby can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorsby is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Thorsby manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jones!
Kim Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bowers (ranked 981 p4p, 798 weight class) and Azor Ahai (ranked 154 p4p, 125 weight class). Ryan Bowers looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers throws an off balance right hand
and Ahai counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahai.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Bowers.
Bowers misses with a hook
and Ahai counters with a nice body kick.
Bowers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahai feints and then cracks Bowers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowers down.
Ahai scores with a punch to the head.
Ahai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bowers if he has to take too many more of those.
Bowers is breathing heavily.
Ahai throws a sloppy head kick and Bowers moves out of range easily.
Bowers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Ahai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Ahai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai lands a big right hand that sends Bowers crashing to the mat! Ahai stays standing though and waves Bowers back to his feet!
Bowers is rocked!
Ahai closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bowers out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azor Ahai!
After winning the bout, Azor Ahai 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hoddle (ranked 584 p4p, 593 weight class) and Maxim Ward (ranked 70 p4p, 72 weight class). Ward comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ERA - Ameno kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Hoddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Ward!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ward with the counter takedown but Hoddle avoids it easily.
Ward leaves Hoddle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoddle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoddle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoddle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoddle is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Hoddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward won't allow Hoddle to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Hoddle is keeping the position.
Ward trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hoddle looking for subs off his back but Ward has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Hoddle is defending well.
Hoddle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ward passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hoddle is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoddle is trying to escape the mount.
Ward controlling his opponent.
Hoddle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hoddle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Ward controlling from the full mount.
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.
Hoddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward tries to control but Hoddle wriggling away.
Hoddle is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoddle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Hoddle can't escape the position.
Ward looking to control but Hoddle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Ward. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Ward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Ward moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Hoddle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Hoddle.
Ward throws a one two combo.
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoddle stalling away here and it's allowed Ward to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Hoddle defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoddle postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Hoddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoddle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoddle forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Hoddle with the ground and pound but Ward uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoddle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoddle defends it easily.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Hoddle sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoddle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoddle slips under a jab.
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ward to regain full guard.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Hoddle is proving a slippery customer.
Hoddle stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ward is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward prevents Hoddle from improving position.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Hoddle working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoddle.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ward is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
Hoddle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ward staying out of range there.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Hoddle takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoddle's head backwards.
Ward scores with a hook.
Ward clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle tried to score with a low kick but Ward checks it.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Ward slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ward forces Hoddle back against the cage and clinches.
Hoddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoddle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glen Hoddle.
I think Ward 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andor Seres (ranked 495 p4p, 413 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 59 p4p, 52 weight class). Andor Seres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andor Seres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Seres misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seres misses with a head kick.
Takahashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seres's sensitive parts.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Seres counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Seres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Seres checks a leg kick.
Andor Seres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Seres - just one landing.
 Takahashi is rocked!
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seres lands a big right hand that sends Takahashi crashing to the mat! Seres stays standing though and waves Takahashi back to his feet!
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Seres finish him?
Seres throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi drives through with a takedown into Seres's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takahashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Seres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takahashi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seres uses it to pass to side control.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi is trying to work for a sweep but Seres has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to escape the mount.
Takahashi manages to control the position for a moment.
Takahashi is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Seres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takahashi reaches up to try and control the position but Seres seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Takahashi rolls and tries to escape and now Seres has his back!
Seres gets his hands free as Takahashi looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takahashi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Takahashi rolls, trying to escape but Seres keeps control of the position.
Takahashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Seres is trying to stick to Takahashi's back but Takahashi is turning into Seres. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Seres's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Takahashi.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Seres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takahashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seres was covering up waiting for the punch and Takahashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seres keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takahashi trying to control but Seres is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takahashi, into his guard.
Takahashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Seres 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 Takahashi.
Takahashi trying his best to control but Seres has mounted him.
Takahashi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is working to get back to half guard.
Takahashi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi throws an elbow that misses. Seres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takahashi's guard. Nice move by Seres!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet.
Takahashi is looking for a triangle here but Seres uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takahashi tries to buck Seres off but Seres is having none of it.
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.
Takahashi looks to move to half guard but instead Seres has passed into mount! Damn!
Takahashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi regains half guard.
Takahashi is looking to control Seres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?
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 Andor Seres will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Takahashi thumps Seres with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seres slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Seres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
And Takahashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Seres pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takahashi.
Seres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seres.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Seres settles back down.
Seres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Takahashi shoots for a takedown but Seres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takahashi with a poor takedown
and Seres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andor Seres is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Seres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Seres's ribs.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Seres's shoulder, as Seres tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Seres misses the target.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Genkei Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seres throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Seres counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Seres.
Takahashi lands a really nice looking cross but Seres seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Seres throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seres is trying to defend but Takahashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seres defends it well.
Takahashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Seres is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seres 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Seres!
Andor Seres thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges Moxley (ranked 195 p4p, 295 weight class) and Ser Bian Warc Riminal (ranked 32 p4p, 50 weight class). Moxley comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz. Ser Bian Warc Riminal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Georges Moxley's chin.
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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 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riminal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moxley to the ground. Riminal is now in Moxley's guard.
Riminal wants to pass the guard but Moxley is keeping the position.
Riminal controlling from the top position.
Riminal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Riminal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moxley wants to get back to full guard.
Moxley trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley tries to get to full guard but Riminal has control of the leg.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Riminal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moxley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moxley is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riminal wants to take a breather but Moxley is having none of it.
Moxley wants to improve his position but Riminal is controlling well.
Riminal wants to work for an arm triangle but Moxley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moxley is trying to maintain the position but Riminal is very close to passing his half guard.
Moxley wants to get back to full guard.
Riminal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moxley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riminal seems to be working for a kimura but Moxley defends the submission attempt.
Moxley is not content to let Riminal control the position.
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.
Riminal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moxley defends it well.
Riminal tries to pass to full mount but Moxley defends it.
Riminal is thwarting Moxley's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Riminal tries to pass to full mount but Moxley defends it.
Moxley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riminal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riminal's back!
Moxley misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riminal showing good submission defense here.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moxley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Riminal rolls, trying to escape but Moxley keeps control of the position.
Riminal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Moxley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riminal looking for submissions off his back.
Moxley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riminal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is looking for a kimura here.
Riminal trying to control here.
Moxley wants to control but Riminal is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxley is taking a breather. Riminal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Riminal trying to hold on to Moxley's head to control him but Moxley postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riminal looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ser Bian Warc Riminal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riminal.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riminal throws the left hand but Moxley avoids the punch easily.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Riminal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riminal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moxley to the ground. Riminal is now in Moxley's guard.
Riminal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moxley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moxley has escaped and now he's on top!
Riminal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riminal controlling Moxley's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws a sloppy strike and Riminal has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Moxley is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Riminal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomoe Gozen (ranked 27 p4p, 64 weight class) and Tam Yu Tai (ranked 3 p4p, 8 weight class). Yu Tai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Invincible Pole Fighter. Tomoe Gozen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tam Yu Tai's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomoe Gozen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yu Tai.
Yu Tai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Gozen. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gozen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Yu Tai to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gozen lunges at Yu Tai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yu Tai's hand.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
A slow jab from Gozen misses its intended target.
Yu Tai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Gozen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai pushes Gozen away with a front kick.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai throws out a counter right but Gozen avoids it with no problem.
Gozen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gozen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yu Tai.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai misses with a straight right.
Yu Tai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yu Tai lunges at Gozen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gozen's hand.
A jab from Gozen misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gozen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gozen.
Gozen cracks Yu Tai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Yu Tai misses the target.
Yu Tai blocks a jab.
Gozen tries a low kick but Yu Tai avoids it.
Gozen misses with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tomoe Gozen has been cut.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai walks into a jab.
Yu Tai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozen lands a glancing blow to the side of Yu Tai's head.
Yu Tai throws a jab but it's blocked by Gozen.
Gozen slips a straight right by Yu Tai.
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yu Tai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gozen misses with a jab to the body
and Yu Tai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yu Tai 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.
Gozen misses with an uppercut.
Gozen scores with a hook to the body. Yu Tai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yu Tai checks a low kick from Gozen.
Gozen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gozen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yu Tai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gozen throws a lazy right hand but Yu Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yu Tai is just out of range.
Gozen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yu Tai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
Yu Tai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gozen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Yu Tai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yu Tai moves out of range of the leg kick from Gozen.
Yu Tai thinks about the counter body kick.
Gozen defending well as Yu Tai loads up on a big left hand.
Yu Tai just misses with a punch to the body.
Yu Tai blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gozen misses the target.
Gozen throws a lazy right hand but Yu Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gozen throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Gozen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yu Tai tries a quick counter leg kick but Gozen is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai lands a glancing blow to the side of Gozen's head.
Yu Tai moves out of range as Gozen strikes.
Gozen drops his hands momentarily and Yu Tai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gozen misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Yu Tai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gozen lands a nice shot that snaps Yu Tai's head back.
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!
Yu Tai tries to clinch but Gozen moves out of range.
Yu Tai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yu Tai lands a body shot.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gozen takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
Gozen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yu Tai's sensitive parts.
Gozen misses with a low kick as Yu Tai jumps back.
Yu Tai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yu Tai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gozen.
Gozen moves out of range of the leg kick from Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomoe Gozen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gozen 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.
Gozen dips to his left and cracks Yu Tai with an uppercut!
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
Gozen misses with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai checks a low kick from Gozen.
Yu Tai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai slips under a jab.
Gozen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yu Tai can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Gozen misses
and Yu Tai counters with an outside leg kick.
Gozen throws a low kick but Yu Tai moves out of range easily.
Gozen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gozen throws a lazy right hand but Yu Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen takes one to the chin there.
Gozen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yu Tai.
Tomoe Gozen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Yu Tai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yu Tai.
Yu Tai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yu Tai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gozen lands the left hand.
Gozen throws an off balance right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gozen is rocked!
Gozen throws a hook but Yu Tai blocks it.
Gozen misses the body punch
and Yu Tai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gozen tries to score with a low kick but Yu Tai moves his leg out of the way.
Yu Tai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gozen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gozen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yu Tai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yu Tai. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu Tai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai misses with a body kick.
Gozen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Yu Tai.
The fighters circling - Gozen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gozen wants to land a leg kick but Yu Tai is out of range.
A big left from Gozen misses.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Yu Tai's shoulder, as Yu Tai tries to avoid the shot.
Yu Tai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gozen swings for the body but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Gozen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu Tai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen throws a right hand that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a body kick.
Gozen throws a shot to the body.
Yu Tai defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Yu Tai moved away.
Gozen misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yu Tai! But no joy.
A jab from Gozen misses.
Yu Tai flicks out a counter leg kick but Gozen steps away.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gozen misses with a body shot
and Yu Tai counters with an inside leg kick.
Yu Tai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gozen finds it's way round the side to connect with Yu Tai's head.
Gozen drops his hands momentarily and Yu Tai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gozen throws out a leg kick but Yu Tai moves out of range and Gozen only half commits.
It seemed like Yu Tai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yu Tai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gozen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yu Tai! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen walks into a stiff left hand from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu Tai throws a front kick that sends Gozen stumbling back into the cage.
Yu Tai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gozen will feel that in the morning.
Gozen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gozen misses with an uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a crisp right that sends Gozen to the canvas! Yu Tai follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tam Yu Tai!
Tam Yu Tai is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tam Yu Tai 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 67 p4p, 104 weight class) and Hawk Fleximario (ranked 3 p4p, 7 weight class). Kreischer's entrance music is Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malone. A fine choice. Fleximario is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Funkmeister. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario connects with a leg kick.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Fleximario's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Fleximario misses.
Kreischer has managed to clinch.
Fleximario lands an uppercut.
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Kreischer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kreischer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fleximario to counter with a crisp jab.
Fleximario with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kreischer to score with a decent uppercut.
Kreischer looks to land a left hand but Fleximario moved out of range nicely.
Fleximario feints a counter leg kick.
Kreischer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Kreischer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fleximario slips under a jab from Kreischer.
Kreischer takes a swing at Fleximario's ribcage but misses.
Fleximario looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kreischer misses with a hook. Fleximario ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Fleximario finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fleximario closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fleximario loads up on a big right hand but Kreischer slips the punch.
Fleximario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fleximario cracks Kreischer with a good jab.
Fleximario walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Kreischer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fleximario cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreischer misses with a looping left.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleximario connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Fleximario on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Fleximario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
Fleximario staying out of range there.
Kreischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Fleximario looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleximario throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleximario.
Kreischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreischer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fleximario's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A low kick from Fleximario is predictable there
and Kreischer counters with a right hand to the body.
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
and Fleximario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fleximario misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fleximario connects with a leg kick.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Fleximario moved out of range.
Kreischer lands a slapping body shot.
Kreischer ducks under a wild hook from Fleximario.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleximario throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleximario was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer looks to clinch
and Fleximario counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer blocks a jab.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Fleximario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fleximario moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleximario looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Kreischer sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hawk Fleximario will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fleximario moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Kreischer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fleximario counters with a good, hard body kick but Kreischer shrugs it off.
Fleximario scores with a nice head shot.
Fleximario takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fleximario misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fleximario is looking to score with low kicks.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
and Kreischer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Fleximario's shoulder, as Fleximario tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer backing away here, and Fleximario unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Fleximario has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the body
and Fleximario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario counters with a nice leg kick.
Kreischer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fleximario with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario.
Fleximario has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fleximario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreischer.
Fleximario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleximario takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleximario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kreischer.
Fleximario misses with a leg kick.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Kreischer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fleximario shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fleximario looks to land a right hand but Kreischer moved out of range.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fleximario on the side of the head.
Fleximario on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fleximario scores with a hook to the body. Kreischer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kreischer is looking to clinch but Fleximario is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleximario! But no joy.
Fleximario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fleximario's head.
Fleximario connects with a jab.
Fleximario throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreischer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Fleximario is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreischer has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kreischer fails to land.
Fleximario pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fleximario throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fleximario throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Fleximario slips the punch.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Fleximario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fleximario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kreischer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fleximario tries to keep at a distance but Kreischer has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleximario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fleximario breaks the clinch.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Fleximario's shoulder, as Fleximario tries to avoid the shot.
Fleximario looks to throw the jab but Kreischer is out of range.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fleximario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleximario tries to move into range but Kreischer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
Kreischer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws out a loose jab but Fleximario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleximario lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 Herbert Kreischer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fleximario displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Fleximario - just one landing.
Kreischer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fleximario makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kreischer really felt that one!
Fleximario takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Fleximario avoids the punch easily.
Fleximario flicks out a counter leg kick but Kreischer steps away.
Kreischer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kreischer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fleximario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fleximario counter with a right hand.
Fleximario lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Kreischer closes the distance but Fleximario moves to the side
and Fleximario counters with a leg kick.
Fleximario lands a nice shot that snaps Kreischer's head back.
Kreischer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kreischer darts in trying to clinch
and Fleximario counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Fleximario.
Fleximario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
A little jabbing left from Fleximario on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleximario lands the left hand.
Fleximario misses with a head kick.
Kreischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
Fleximario looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fleximario throws the left hand but Kreischer avoids the punch easily.
Kreischer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fleximario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
Fleximario only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleximario misses with a low kick.
Fleximario scores with a hook.
Kreischer thuds a left hand into Fleximario's body.
Fleximario on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kreischer on the side of the head.
Fleximario lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleximario.
That kick from Fleximario tenderised Kreischer's leg. Kreischer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Fleximario moved out of range.
Kreischer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleximario. Fleximario obviously looking to wear him down.
Kreischer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fleximario's hands.
Kreischer tries to clinch
and Fleximario counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleximario is just out of range.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer jabs Fleximario to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fleximario misses with a leg kick
letting Kreischer counter with a right hand.
Kreischer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Fleximario, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario ducks right into an uppercut from Kreischer.
Fleximario jabs Kreischer right on the nose. Kreischer blinks but takes it well.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleximario throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fleximario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer cracks Fleximario with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleximario lands with a shot to the body.
Fleximario throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreischer misses the target.
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario.
Fleximario now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Fleximario moves out of range.
Fleximario swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kreischer wants to clinch.
Fleximario looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kreischer closes the distance and pushes Fleximario back into the cage.
Fleximario misses with a body punch.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fleximarios head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fleximario.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fleximario's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fleximario breaks from the clinch.
Fleximario connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreischer's hands.
Fleximario tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fleximario lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario lands a big head kick that sends Kreischer tumbling to the mat! Fleximario takes a step backwards and waves Kreischer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fleximario blocks a jab.
Kreischer drives through and clinches with Fleximario against the cage.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut.
Fleximario tries to keep at a distance but Kreischer has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleximario managing to block the knees to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Fleximario breaks from the clinch.
Fleximario misses the jab.
Kreischer is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fleximario.
Kreischer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Fleximario avoids the damage to the body.
Fleximario tries to break free but Kreischer pushes him back against the cage.
Fleximario escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleximario has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Fleximario.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Kreischer closes the distance but Fleximario moves to the side
and Fleximario counters with an outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Fleximario coming out on top.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut.
Fleximario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario walks into a left hand.
Kreischer misses with a looping left.
Fleximario moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer checks a low kick from Fleximario.
Kreischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario lands a glancing blow to the side of Kreischer's head.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
Kreischer throws a right hand that Fleximario ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleximario also avoids with ease.
Fleximario moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Fleximario avoids the punch easily.
Fleximario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fleximario walks into 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!
Fleximario lands a big head kick that sends Kreischer tumbling to the mat! Fleximario takes a step backwards and waves Kreischer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kreischer is rocked!
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Oh Kreischer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleximario lands a big right hand that sends Kreischer crashing to the mat! Fleximario stays standing though and waves Kreischer back to his feet!
Kreischer 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.
Fleximario misses with a low kick.
Fleximario swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleximario walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kreischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fleximario's head.
Kreischer seems to have got his legs back now.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Fleximario steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleximario counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kreischer takes one to the chin there.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleximario.
Fleximario looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleximario slips under a jab.
Fleximario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreischer scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer moves into range and clinches up with Fleximario.
Fleximario scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fleximario lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Fleximario.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleximario cracks Kreischer with a nice body shot.
Fleximario lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kreischer is rocked!
Fleximario scores with a shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Oh Kreischer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleximario's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kreischer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Fleximario on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleximario pounces like a tiger and cracks Kreischer with a vicious hook! Kreischer is down but not out! Fleximario follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hawk Fleximario thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Herbert Kreischer was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.
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