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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 2248 p4p, 2594 weight class) and Klay Dee (ranked 133 p4p, 154 weight class). Kazimierz comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Dee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Death Patrol Destroyer. Aleksander Kazimierz 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 Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 31 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazimierz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazimierz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dee lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazimierz's head.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kazimierz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dee as he jumps to the side.
Dee misses with a two punch combination.
Kazimierz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazimierz somewhat.
Kazimierz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Kazimierz is rocked!
Dee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Kazimierz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dee cracks Kazimierz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kazimierz falls backwards against the cage. Dee follows up with more strikes that drop Kazimierz to his knees. Dee keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kazimierz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klay Dee!
A victorious Klay Dee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Ekelund (ranked 1542 p4p, 1713 weight class) and Jack McScramble (ranked 138 p4p, 156 weight class). Dick Ekelund could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack McScramble's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekelund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekelund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McScramble is defending well for now.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by McScramble.
McScramble has hold of one of Ekelund's legs. Ekelund is fighting the takedown attempt but McScramble gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ekelund wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekelund is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ekelund has McScramble pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McScramble rushes Ekelund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
McScramble can't get the takedown.
Ekelund lands a right hand.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
McScramble scores with a nice hook to the head.
McScramble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ekelund is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McScramble 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.
McScramble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ekelund looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekelund wants to stand and escape but instead McScramble has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ekelund haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McScramble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekelund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ekelund as McScramble shoots in.
Ekelund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dick Ekelund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekelund gets a clinch.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
McScramble looking to stall.
McScramble has picked Ekelund up - he's going for a ride! McScramble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekelund does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ekelund is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod.
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.
Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekelund tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
Ekelund tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
Jack McScramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Ekelund.
McScramble forces Ekelund back against the cage and clinches.
Ekelund gets underhooks to prevent McScramble's takedown attempt.
McScramble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ekelund prevents it.
McScramble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ekelund after a bit of a struggle.
Dick Ekelund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McScramble.
McScramble misses with a hook to the ribs.
McScramble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McScramble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekelund gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McScramble has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ekelund clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McScramble trying to control.
Ekelund covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McScramble tries to take his opponent's back but Ekelund turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Ekelund preventing the sweep.
McScramble working a defensive guard but Ekelund manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ekelund wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McScramble is trying to control Ekelund's posture but Ekelund avoids it.
McScramble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund working away.
McScramble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekelund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ekelund trying to control the action but McScramble is working from the bottom.
McScramble tries to improve position but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekelund wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McScramble swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Ekelund avoids it easily.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but Ekelund shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekelund misses the target.
McScramble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekelund lands a slapping body shot.
McScramble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekelund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekelund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McScramble backwards.
Ekelund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McScrambles head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McScramble.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Ekelund dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ekelund tries to clinch there but McScramble circles away.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble takes a swing at Ekelund's ribcage but misses.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekelund manages to avoid it.
Ekelund is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble dodges the punch combination from Ekelund.
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McScramble breaks the clinch.
McScramble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ekelund quickly recovers to half guard.
Ekelund makes his way to full guard, as McScramble worked for a kimura.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Ekelund keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble advances position into side control!
McScramble with the ground and pound but Ekelund regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McScramble is keen to just control but Ekelund is a slippery customer.
McScramble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McScramble landing strikes from the mount and Ekelund is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble looking to finish with strikes here!
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble wants to control the pace but Ekelund is squirming around nicely.
McScramble scoring with strikes but Ekelund is staying in there.
McScramble in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McScramble is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ekelund has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ekelund!
McScramble looking for a sweep. Not yet McScramble, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard.
McScramble pulls Ekelund in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McScramble is on top in guard.
Dick Ekelund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McScramble looking to sit in guard and control but Ekelund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McScramble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekelund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund preventing the sweep.
McScramble doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ekelund sitting in guard here, content to control.
McScramble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McScramble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McScramble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ekelund 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Ekelund!
Dick Ekelund seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 1506 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Masa Satake (ranked 200 p4p, 216 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Satake!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satake misses with a hook
and Satake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Satake.
Parker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Satake throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Satake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satake misses with a hook.
Parker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Satake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Parker finds it's way through Satake's defenses.
Satake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Satake throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Satake unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Satake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Satake throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker blocks a head kick by Satake.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Satake misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Satake is out of range.
Satake looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satake misses with an uppercut
and Satake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satake throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parker thumps Satake with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Satake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker is looking for a counter combo.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Parker misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satake misses with a straight right.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Satake misses with a head kick.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Satake throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
And Parker counters with a quick kick to the body but Satake blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Satake
and Parker counters with a low kick, right behind Satake 's knee.
Satake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Satake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Satake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Satake sprawling to the canvas! Satake rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Parker finish him?!
 Satake is rocked!
 It looks like Masa Satake has been cut.
Parker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Satake takes a step back to recover.
Satake is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Satake head around and knocks him out cold! Parker hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Parker!
A very excited looking Jacob Parker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 1811 p4p, 2057 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 87 p4p, 98 weight class). Delsarte comes into the arena with Ah Non Cest Terrible blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gauthier Delsarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov blocks the body kick.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte lunges at Menshikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menshikov's hand.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Menshikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menshikov takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
Menshikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Menshikov tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Delsarte keeps Menshikov at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Menshikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menshikov scrambles back to his feet.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Delsarte tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delsarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delsarte is looking to counter punch.
Delsarte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Delsarte lands an overhand right.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menshikov.
Delsarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menshikov closes the distance and clinches.
Delsarte missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Menshikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Menshikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte pushes Menshikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delsarte presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menshikov has Delsarte pressed against the cage.
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Delsarte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Delsarte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delsarte misses with a kick to the body.
Delsarte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menshikov.
Delsarte throws a front kick that sends Menshikov stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menshikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Delsarte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menshikov doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Menshikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov takes one on the button.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menshikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delsarte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Menshikov is out of range and Delsarte settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delsarte, as that shot connected.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Delsarte connects with the punch.
A head kick from Delsarte lands but Menshikov takes it in his stride.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
A low kick from Delsarte misses
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
Menshikov clinches.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Menshikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Delsarte.
Delsarte blocking some punches.
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Menshikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Menshikov tries to avoid it.
Menshikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte with a nice calf kick.
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delsarte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Delsarte with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Menshikov checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menshikov 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.
A jab from Delsarte finds it's way through Menshikov's defenses.
Menshikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menshikov's elbow.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delsarte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte'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. This is the final round!
Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
Delsarte throws a series of strikes that have Menshikov backpedaling.
Menshikov 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.
Nice shot lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menshikov! But no joy.
Menshikov tries to clinch there but Delsarte circles away.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Delsarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Menshikov shakes it off.
Delsarte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Delsarte throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delsarte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Menshikov's defenses.
Menshikov avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menshikov.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov is struggling to control the position.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delsarte throws an elbow but misses.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Menshikov avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delsarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delsartes head.
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Menshikov prevents Delsarte from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menshikov is defending well for now.
Menshikov trying to control the position but instead, Delsarte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menshikov into the cage.
Menshikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menshikov can do to turn this around?
Menshikov wants to stall.
A short right from Menshikov on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Delsarte.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Menshikov blocks the elbow strike.
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov wants to clinch but Delsarte slips to the side
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Delsarte lands with a shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Menshikov ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Delsarte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delsarte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menshikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Delsarte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Delsarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delsarte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!
In his post fight interview, Gauthier Delsarte gave a big smile as he said 'I ain’t done yet, new organization. Re motivated again, let’s go '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 1077 p4p, 1347 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 71 p4p, 93 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lvavatai 's choice of entrance music: You Can Get It If You Really Want. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
140
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29
144
12 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lvavatai . That's going to slow Rizzo down.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Rizzo misses with a body punch.
Rizzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lvavatai tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lvavatai 's elbow.
Lvavatai letting Rizzo take a breather here.
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rizzo feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Lvavatai misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Rizzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai lands a nice looking body kick.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Lvavatai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rizzo darts in and clinches Lvavatai up against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a knee to the head.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Rizzo.
Lvavatai wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lvavatai 's efforts to push away.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
Lvavatai wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo avoiding damage.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lvavatai is defending well for now.
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rizzo stalls.
Lvavatai wants to break free but Rizzo has control.
Lvavatai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lvavatai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lvavatai looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Lvavatai throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to counter by clinching up but Lvavatai breaks away and moves out of range.
Lvavatai gets caught napping as Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown. Lvavatai manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
Lvavatai pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Rizzo stands up over Lvavatai , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lvavatai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard.
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!
Lvavatai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lvavatai is looking to advance position but Rizzo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The referee warns Lvavatai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Lvavatai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rizzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo lands with a right hand.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lvavatai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo feinted with a counter takedown.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Lvavatai . No joy for Rizzo on that attempt.
Lvavatai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Rizzo does no damage.
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo walks into a left hand.
Lvavatai cracks Rizzo with a good jab.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rizzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.
Lvavatai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lvavatai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzo.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Lvavatai lands.
Rizzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiaoali Lvavatai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lvavatai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rizzo on the side of the head.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Rizzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Rizzo wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lvavatai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rizzo is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face as Rizzo controls the position.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lvavatai is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rizzo grinds an elbow into Lvavatai 's temple.
Rizzo working away.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Lvavatai seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo cracks Lvavatai with a big elbow.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rizzo 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.
Rizzo is staying tight to Lvavatai 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rizzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lvavatai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rizzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lvavatai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lvavatai is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face as Rizzo controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Lvavatai is working away.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
Rizzo lands an elbow.
Rizzo working away.
Rizzo cracks Lvavatai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lvavatai manages to get back to half guard.
Rizzo trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rizzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rizzo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lvavatai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo controlling from the full mount.
Lvavatai is working to get back to half guard.
Rizzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lvavatai 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Kersikov (ranked 1287 p4p, 935 weight class) and Jacob White (ranked 183 p4p, 131 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Re-Style - I'm Alive. Jacob White told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov throws a one two combo.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
Kersikov 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.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White slips under a jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Kersikov.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a left hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
White throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Kersikov clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White scores with a jab.
A big right from White misses.
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!
White throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
White misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from White misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White misses with the combination.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
White throws a big counter head kick but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
White tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks White with an open hand slap.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White misses with a body shot.
White throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov misses the jab.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergej Kersikov will probably get the nod.
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.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick there by White.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
White throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
White scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
White misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
White blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Sergej Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a jab to the body
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
White defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
White tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
White misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
White thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but White might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kersikov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov thumps White with a low kick.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
White misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a body shot.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
White moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
White misses the body punch
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kersikov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from White.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Kersikov with a jab.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
White stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
White looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
White misses with a left hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kersikov.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a straight right by White.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from White.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a hook but White blocks it.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kersikov!
A victorious Sergej Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 990 p4p, 896 weight class) and Ray Luciano (ranked 142 p4p, 129 weight class). Luciano has chosen SHORT PEOPLE as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ray Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiryu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Kiryu steps away.
Kiryu thumps Luciano with a low kick.
Luciano checks a low kick from Kiryu.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
A leg kick checked by Kiryu.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiryu throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Kiryu backing away here, and Luciano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kiryu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiryu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kiryu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kiryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiryu takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Kiryu takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiryu checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiryu misses with a straight right.
Kiryu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiryu throws a push kick but Luciano slaps the foot to one side.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Luciano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Luciano darts in and clinches Kiryu up against the cage.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiryu.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiryu.
Kiryu presses Luciano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano tries to work over Kiryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Kiryu is working Luciano over against the cage.
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!
Luciano looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Kiryu fails to land.
Kiryu is working Luciano over against the cage.
Kiryu leaning against his opponent.
Luciano tries a body shot but Kiryu blocks it.
Kiryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucianos head.
Kiryu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Kiryu scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Kiryu throws a head punch that misses.
Kiryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiryu lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kiryu coming out on top.
Kiryu misses with a looping right.
Kiryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiryu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Kiryu lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Kiryu misses.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiryu.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kiryu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
Luciano takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiryu is just out of range.
Kiryu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiryu.
Kiryu checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Kiryu throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
Kiryu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiryu scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Kiryu lands a slapping body shot.
Kiryu throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Kiryu tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Luciano.
Kiryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiryu misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu is looking to chop away at Luciano's legs.
Luciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kiryu cracks Luciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick from Kiryu misses.
Kiryu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Kiryu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Kiryu connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Kiryu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano slips a straight right by Kiryu.
Kiryu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Kiryu lands with a cross.
Kiryu thumps Luciano with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiryu checks a leg kick.
Kiryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Kiryu looks to land a body kick but Luciano moved away.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kiryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Luciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano swings for the body but Kiryu moves out of range.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiryu is wise to it.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiryu scores with a hook.
Kiryu looks to land a body kick but Luciano moved away.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kiryu throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Kiryu down.
Kiryu throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Kiryu scores with a nice strike.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Kiryu misses
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiryu thinking.
Luciano slips under a jab from Kiryu.
Kiryu with the inside leg kick.
Kiryu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiryu.
Kazuma Kiryu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiryu looks for the body kick but Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiryu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kiryu is out of range and Luciano settles back down.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Kiryu.
Kiryu throws a front kick that sends Luciano stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Kiryu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiryu scores with a sloppy right hand. Luciano should have avoided that one.
Kiryu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiryu blocks the body kick.
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Kiryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiryu misses with a body kick.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Kiryu saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiryu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kiryu throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Kiryu.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a good, hard body kick but Kiryu shrugs it off.
Kiryu throws a body kick that misses.
Kiryu throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiryu is looking to slow Luciano down with leg kicks.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kiryu checks the leg kick.
Kiryu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu lands a front kick.
Kiryu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Kiryu slips a straight right by Luciano.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiryu feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Kiryu cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Kiryu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiryu misses with a straight left.
And Luciano tries to counter it with a takedown but Kiryu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu throws a body kick that misses.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiryu with a body shot.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
Luciano moves forwards but Kiryu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiryu swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiryu.
Kiryu connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Kiryu
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kiryu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano moves out of range as Kiryu strikes.
Kiryu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luciano. That did some damage!
Kiryu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiryu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kiryu backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Kiryu manages to avoid it all.
Luciano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiryu looks to throw a body kick
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kiryu misses with a hook.
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Kiryu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu throws a lazy body kick
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luciano digs a good hook to Kiryu's body.
Kiryu is looking to chop away at Luciano's legs.
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Luciano seems content to control.
Luciano tries to pass to full mount but Kiryu defends it.
Luciano is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
Ray Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano trying to control from half guard but Kiryu is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Luciano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luciano is trying to work for a kimura but Kiryu is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiryu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Luciano trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
Luciano won't allow Kiryu to sweep him here.
Luciano throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luciano is looking to chop away at Kiryu's legs.
Kiryu is looking to counter punch.
Kiryu lands a front kick.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiryu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Kiryu moved out of range nicely.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kazuma Kiryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick from Kiryu, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Kazuma Kiryu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiryu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kiryu!
A victorious Kazuma Kiryu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 334 p4p, 460 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 21 p4p, 31 weight class). Fukumitsu comes to the cage accompanied by you should see me in a crown. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
Hohenthal works over Fukumitsu's head and body with a nice combination.
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hohenthal has time to react.
It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hohenthal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hohenthal shoots in but no luck this time.
Fukumitsu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukumitsu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fukumitsu clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal throws a combination that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu lands with an overhand left.
Hohenthal moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal feints the counter takedown.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Fukumitsu's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hohenthal clinches with his opponent.
Hohenthal is working for takedown but Fukumitsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukumitsu connects with a right hand. Hohenthal shakes it off.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fukumitsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hohenthal is in Fukumitsu's guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Fukumitsu keeps moving.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Hohenthal isn't so interested in that idea.
Hohenthal distracts Fukumitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal working some strikes from top position.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukumitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Hohenthal is having none of it.
Hohenthal stands up over Fukumitsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hohenthal landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hohenthal postures up and lands a big shot to Fukumitsu's brow.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand back up but Hohenthal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Fukumitsu's hands, connecting with Fukumitsu's forehead.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
Hohenthal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fukumitsu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Fukumitsu back against the cage.
Hohenthal lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fukumitsu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fukumitsu lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Hohenthal closes the distance and pushes Fukumitsu back into the cage.
Hohenthal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fukumitsu up against the cage.
Hohenthal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukumitsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hohenthal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukumitsu's elbow.
Hohenthal lands with a right to the head.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal keeps control of Fukumitsu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Fukumitsu scores with a jab to the head.
Fukumitsu slaps away a takedown attempt from Hohenthal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Hohenthal with the counter takedown but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Hohenthal scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Hohenthal feints the counter takedown.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Fukumitsu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal stuns Fukumitsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hohenthal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fukumitsu rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
A jab lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand back up but Hohenthal is controlling him
Fukumitsu is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohenthal lands a nice short elbow.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukumitsu is looking to escape.
Hohenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fukumitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Fukumitsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Fukumitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukumitsu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukumitsu pushes Hohenthal off looking to stand but Hohenthal dives back in and keeps control.
Hohenthal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Hohenthal off but Hohenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Fukumitsu's hands, connecting with Fukumitsu's forehead.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fukumitsu taking some punishment here, with Hohenthal in his half guard.
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal working Fukumitsu over with strikes.
Fukumitsu won't allow Hohenthal to pass to mount.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Fukumitsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Hohenthal off but Hohenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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. This is the final round!
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukumitsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal drives through and clinches with Fukumitsu against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hohenthal.
Good body shot from Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hohenthal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fukumitsu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hohenthal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hohenthal is trying to control but Fukumitsu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Fukumitsu is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action.
Hohenthal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal is landing with some decent strikes but Fukumitsu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hohenthal trying to control but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Hohenthal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fukumitsu looks a forlorn figure.
Hohenthal trying to control but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Fukumitsu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fukumitsu is rocked!
Hohenthal postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fukumitsu out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hohenthal goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
An out of breath Lennart Hohenthal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Hall (ranked 589 p4p, 459 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 78 p4p, 59 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Pinball Wizard. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hall pulls guard.
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kwong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kwong has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Hall 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.
Hall is working an open guard so Kwong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwong at a distance.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Kwong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Hall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kwong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall stops Kwong from standing up.
Kwong keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwong dives on top into guard.
Kwong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall has his foot on Kwong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwong works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kwong sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kwong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kwong wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kwong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Kwong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kwong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall has his foot on Kwong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwong works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kwong stands and steps away. Hall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hall slips under a jab from Kwong.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall pushes Kwong up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kwong.
Kwong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Kwong.
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Kwong's guard.
Kwong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kwong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kwong has escaped and now he's on top!
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kwong controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ralph Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kwong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kwong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kwong lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Hall is looking to wear down Kwong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Kwong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwong as he avoids it easily.
Hall tries to clinch but Kwong moves out of range.
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kwong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kwong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kwong misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Kwong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall tries to pull guard but Kwong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kwong as Hall shoots in.
Kwong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall shoots and misses
and Kwong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall is rocked!
Kwong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwong connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Hall avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kwong fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Kwong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kwong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kwong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kwong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kwong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Kwong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kwong is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four 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.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Kwong is defending well.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kwong sees it coming and defends easily.
Kwong trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Kwong is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
Kwong regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kwong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall jabs Kwong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kwong as Hall shoots in.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kwong misses with a looping right.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kwong.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Hall lands a jab.
Kwong moves into the clinch successfully.
Kwong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kwong just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwong defends it easily.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Kwong slips an elbow through the middle.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kwong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ralph Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kwong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kwong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Kwong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hall looks for a takedown but Kwong sprawls well.
Hall wants to clinch.
Kwong gets caught napping as Hall dives in and scores a takedown. Kwong manages to retain guard.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Kwong controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall has gone for a leg lock! Kwong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hall's guard.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kwong is aware though and is defending well.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kwong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kwong wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Kwong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kwong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kwong is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwong throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kwong 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A very excited looking Kwasi Kwong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Harakka (ranked 100 p4p, 239 weight class) and Pierre Ledoux (ranked 12 p4p, 27 weight class). Gustav Harakka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Ledoux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoux clinches with his opponent.
Ledoux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harakka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ledoux pulls guard.
Harakka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ledoux pulls Harakka in close to prevent any damage.
Ledoux is trying to keep Harakka in close.
Harakka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harakka is looking to stand up but Ledoux won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux trying to control the position here.
Harakka gets to his feet. Ledoux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Ledoux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ledoux misses with an uppercut
and Harakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Harakka throws a hook but Ledoux avoids it easily.
Ledoux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harakka counters with an outside leg kick.
Ledoux wants to clinch.
Harakka 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.
Ledoux moves in looking to clinch but Harakka pushes him off.
Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harakka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Harakka.
Harakka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harakka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ledoux tries to clinch up but Harakka circles away and keeps his distance.
And Harakka counters with a quick kick to the body but Ledoux blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka connects with a solid leg kick.
Ledoux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harakka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ledoux.
Gustav Harakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Ledoux.
Harakka circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ledoux tries to clinch there but Harakka circles away.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harakka as he avoids it easily.
Ledoux drops his hands momentarily and Harakka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ledoux staying out of range there.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Harakka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka prevents the takedown attempt.
Harakka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ledoux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harakka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ledoux is trying to drag Harakka to the mat but Harakka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harakka digs a right hand underneath Ledoux's ribcage. Ledoux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Harakka on the inside.
Ledoux is trying to pull guard but Harakka has him pressed against the cage.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Ledoux.
Harakka lands a hook that snaps the head of Ledoux backwards.
Harakka lands a hook that snaps the head of Ledoux backwards.
Harakka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harakka lands a left hand.
Ledoux is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harakka.
Ledoux is still on wobbly legs! Can Harakka finish him?
Ledoux looks winded!
Harakka lands a nice uppercut.
Ledoux goes for a takedown attempt but Harakka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledoux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harakka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harakka drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ledoux's head, knocking him out cold! Harakka is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Gustav Harakka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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