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Bellicose XXV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Kingman (ranked 2889 p4p, 23838 weight class) and Howie Finkelman (ranked 261 p4p, 456 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
147
7 - 6 - 0 |
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174 cm
23
152
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Kingman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howie Finkelman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkelman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingman.
Finkelman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingman is fending him off so far but Finkelman persists. Nope, Kingman circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkelman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingman in his tracks.
Kingman leaves Finkelman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kingman misses with an uppercut.
Finkelman throws out a counter right but Kingman avoids it with no problem.
Kingman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finkelman looks to land a left hand but Kingman moved out of range nicely.
Finkelman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingman circles away.
Brian Kingman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
Finkelman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingman defends well and Finkelman ends up having to push Kingman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingman should have avoided that one.
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finkelman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finkelman somewhat.
Kingman missing with a left hand there. Finkelman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman moves out of range of the strikes.
Finkelman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingman, as that shot connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finkelman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingman defends it nicely.
Kingman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finkelman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelman slips under a jab from Kingman.
Kingman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finkelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingman ducks right into an uppercut from Finkelman.
Finkelman lands a lovely overhand right.
Finkelman avoids the body shot from Kingman.
Finkelman walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingman. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingman but Kingman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finkelman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finkelman tries to keep at a distance but Kingman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kingman wants to break free but Finkelman has control.
Finkelman tries to break free but Kingman pushes him back against the cage.
Finkelman breaks from the clinch.
Finkelman's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkelman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingman.
Kingman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingman scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Kingman's defenses.
Finkelman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kingman breaks from the clinch.
Kingman ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman has a takedown stuffed.
Kingman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkelman.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Kingman throws a shot from downtown. Finkelman moves away and avoids it.
Finkelman slips a jab from Kingman.
A punch lands to the side of Finkelman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Kingman's head back.
Finkelman lands with an overhand left.
Finkelman slips a jab from Kingman.
Kingman swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Finkelman ducks straight into an uppercut from Kingman and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Finkelman manages to regain guard straight away.
 Finkelman is rocked!
Finkelman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Finkelman is still in real trouble! Can Kingman finish him?
Finkelman wants to sweep here but Kingman controlling him for the moment.
Finkelman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman seems to have recovered his senses.
Finkelman lands a jab to Kingman's midsection.
Kingman blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman works over Finkelman's head and body with a nice combination.
Finkelman connects with a right hand. Kingman shakes it off.
Kingman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkelman circles away quickly and effectively.
Finkelman cracks Kingman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finkelman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finkelman scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kingman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkelman shoots in but no luck this time.
Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingman.
Kingman ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
No luck for Finkelman with that takedown attempt.
Finkelman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingman throws out the jab.
Kingman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brian Kingman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingman looks to throw the jab but Finkelman is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kingman. No joy for Finkelman on that attempt.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Kingman.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Kingman.
Kingman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkelman.
Finkelman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kingman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finkelman fails with a takedown attempt.
Finkelman lands with a good body shot.
Kingman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finkelman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingman scrambles back to his feet.
Kingman misses with a looping right.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman leaves Finkelman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkelman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kingman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finkelman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingman.
A punch combination from Kingman misses.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingman moves away from the strike by Finkelman.
Finkelman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingman doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman misses with a straight left.
Finkelman throws a head kick that Kingman semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Kingman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kingman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finkelman.
Kingman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkelman can do to turn this around?
Kingman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finkelman.
Kingman doesn't manage to clinch there - Finkelman circles away.
Kingman throws a right and a left that Finkelman avoids nicely.
Finkelman sizes up Kingman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kingman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finkelman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingman in his tracks.
Finkelman has a takedown stuffed.
Kingman takes a swing at Finkelman's ribcage but misses.
Kingman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kingman stuffs the takedown attempt from Finkelman. Finkelman gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Kingman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
Finkelman moves out of range as Kingman strikes.
Kingman takes a swing at Finkelman's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkelman throws out a powerful jab.
Kingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingman misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kingman misses.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Finkelman as he connects with a hook.
Kingman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Kingman moved out of range.
Finkelman works the jab nicely.
Brian Kingman is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkelman throws a right and a left that Kingman avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkelman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkelman at a distance.
Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingman.
Finkelman cracks Kingman with a good jab.
Finkelman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kingman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kingman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Finkelman throws a body shot but no joy.
Finkelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingman lands a nice shot to the body.
Finkelman is breathing heavily.
Finkelman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingman circles away.
Finkelman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finkelman ducks straight into an uppercut from Kingman and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Finkelman manages to regain guard straight away.
Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Kingman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman trying to control the position.
Finkelman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kingman has hold of Finkelman's hands but Finkelman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingman is trying to maintain the position but Finkelman is very close to passing his half guard.
Kingman gets full guard.
Finkelman is working Kingman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finkelman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kingman keeping moving, preventing Finkelman from controlling successfully.
Finkelman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finkelman works over Kingman with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingman, not yet.
Finkelman is working Kingman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finkelman scoring with punches to the head and body.
 Kingman is rocked!
Finkelman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Kingman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kingman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finkelman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kingman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finkelman throws out a powerful jab.
Kingman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkelman.
Finkelman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingman is fending him off so far but Finkelman persists. Nope, Kingman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finkelman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finkelman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingman has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingman.
Finkelman connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finkelman, as that shot connected.
Finkelman connects with a crisp jab.
Finkelman drops Kingman with a huge uppercut! Kingman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Finkelman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Finkelman!
Howie Finkelman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petr Vrabec (ranked 2699 p4p, 22721 weight class) and Charlie Bravo (ranked 250 p4p, 429 weight class). Charlie Bravo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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8 - 10 - 0 |
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156
2 - 9 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vrabec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Vrabec.
Vrabec walks into a left hand.
Bravo throws a nice head kick!
Bravo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vrabec has time to react.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrabec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrabec takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bravo cracks Vrabec with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo lands a slapping body shot.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Vrabec.
Bravo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Vrabec has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bravo finds it's way round the side to connect with Vrabec's head.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bravo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo lands a jab to the head.
Vrabec avoids the head kick by Bravo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bravo to score with a decent uppercut.
Vrabec blocks a head kick by Bravo.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bravo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bravo cracks a nice hook into Vrabec's ribs.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Bravo.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Vrabec.
Vrabec tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Bravo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vrabecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo throws out a powerful jab.
Bravo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Bravo with the inside leg kick.
Jab by Bravo.
Petr Vrabec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Bravo coming out on top.
Bravo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vrabec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bravo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vrabec scrambles back to his feet.
Bravo throws out a powerful jab.
Bravo lands an overhand right.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrabec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands a head shot.
Bravo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
Bravo stuns Vrabec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bravo works the jab nicely.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Vrabec moves out of range of the body kick from Bravo.
Vrabec walks into a stiff left hand from Bravo.
Vrabec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrabec avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by Vrabec.
Bravo tries to score with a low kick but Vrabec moves his leg out of the way.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vrabec.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
Nice body kick from Bravo.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Bravo lands with a nice body punch.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrabec moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vrabec needs to keep his hands up - Bravo had a free shot at his head there.
Bravo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vrabec had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Bravo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Vrabec is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Bravo there.
Bravo connects with a solid leg kick.
Vrabec takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vrabec drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bravo.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrabec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bravo connects with a looping right hand.
Vrabec looks for the body kick but Bravo saw that one coming.
Bravo throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Vrabec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Bravo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bravo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bravo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bravo with a nice cross.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrabec walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bravo.
Bravo cracks Vrabec with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bravo lands with a nice body punch.
Bravo cracks Vrabec with an open hand slap.
Vrabec walks into a left hand.
Bravo scores with a head kick.
Vrabec moves out of range of the strikes.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vrabec drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bravo lands with a right hand.
Bravo cracks Vrabec with an open hand slap.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vrabec.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bravo.
Vrabec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bravo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bravo.
Vrabec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Vrabec.
Vrabec has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bravo.
Bravo throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bravo.
Vrabec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vrabec might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vrabec drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vrabec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Bravo.
Bravo jabs Vrabec right on the nose. Vrabec blinks but takes it well.
Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vrabecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Vrabec throws a quick counter head kick but Bravo was just out of range.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Bravo defending well as Vrabec loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo throws a low kick but Vrabec moves out of range easily.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo lands a nice hook to Vrabec's body. Vrabec takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Bravo there.
Vrabec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vrabec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo with a hook.
Bravo shoots in and drives through. Vrabec sprawls well.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Vrabec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrabec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bravo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bravo with a nice cross.
Bravo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Bravo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vrabec at a distance.
Bravo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bravo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Bravo.
Bravo lands a really nice looking cross but Vrabec seems unphased.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vrabec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bravo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bravo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vrabec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bravo with a jab.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Vrabec closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrabec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bravo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vrabec sprawls well. Vrabec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo jabs Vrabec to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrabec's head backwards.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo cracks Vrabec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bravo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Vrabec throws a counter high kick but Bravo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vrabec walks into a left hand.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo lands with a kick to the temple. Vrabec shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bravo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vrabec.
Bravo thumps Vrabec with a low kick.
Bravo lands with a straight right. Vrabec didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo thuds a left hand into Vrabec's body.
Bravo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bravo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrabec shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Vrabec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Bravo.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Bravo scores with a sloppy right hand. Vrabec should have avoided that one.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Vrabec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bravo works the jab nicely.
Vrabec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo lands a really nice looking cross but Vrabec seems unphased.
Bravo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vrabec. Vrabec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vrabec takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravo lands a nice looking body shot.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Bravo lands but Vrabec takes it in his stride.
Vrabec takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bravo with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vrabec gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bravo.
Bravo lands a right hook to the body.
Vrabec misses with a kick to the body.
Bravo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vrabec with a body shot.
Bravo lands a jab to the nose.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
Bravo sizes up Vrabec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Bravo as he connects with a hook.
Bravo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vrabec.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Vrabec.
Bravo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrabec looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vrabec takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo works the jab nicely.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tests Vrabec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vrabec. Vrabec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vrabec is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bravo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bravo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bravo lands a really nice looking cross but Vrabec seems unphased.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Bravo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vrabec lands a head kick. Bravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vrabec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vrabec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo lands a jab to Vrabec's midsection.
Vrabec lands with a slapping head kick.
Bravo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
Bravo lands a nice hook to Vrabec's body. Vrabec takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vrabec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bravo throws a one two combo.
Bravo connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bravo lands a front kick.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo lands a really nice looking cross but Vrabec seems unphased.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Vrabec slips a jab from Bravo.
Vrabec looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bravo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bravo connects with a solid leg kick.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
Bravo throws out a powerful jab.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vrabec slips a straight right by Bravo.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Bravo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bravo.
Bravo lands a jab to the nose.
Bravo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bravo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vrabecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Bravo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vrabec if he has to take too many more of those.
Bravo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
Bravo lands a jab to Vrabec's midsection.
Vrabec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bravo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Bravo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrabec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vrabec blocks a head kick by Bravo.
Vrabec will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo lands with a nice body punch.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
It seemed like Bravo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vrabec crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bravo - the referee stops the clock and Vrabec gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bravo. Vrabec manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vrabec walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Vrabec looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bravo!
Bravo lands with a straight right. Vrabec didn't see that one coming.
Vrabec is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bravo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bravo works the jab nicely.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vrabec momentarily.
Bravo cracks Vrabec with an open hand slap.
Bravo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petr Vrabec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bravo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Bravo.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Charlie Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vrabec loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Bravo lands a two punch combo.
Bravo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bravo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Bravo!
Charlie Bravo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Hatter (ranked 2611 p4p, 1199 weight class) and Luciano Ocampo (ranked 150 p4p, 72 weight class). Luciano Ocampo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Hatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luciano Ocampo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocampo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Hatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatter defending well as Ocampo loads up on a big left hand.
Ocampo throws a hook but Hatter blocks it.
Ocampo dips to his left and cracks Hatter with an uppercut!
Ocampo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatter doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo digs a good hook to Hatter's body.
Ocampo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ocampo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocampo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ocampo lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Hatter's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Hatter misses.
Ocampo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatter is just out of range.
Ocampo lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ocampo.
Hatter is rocked!
Hatter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ocampo's hands.
Ocampo blocks a head kick by Hatter.
Ocampo throws a nice looking combination but Hatter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatter ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Hatter throws a looping overhand right but Ocampo ducks down to avoid it.
Ocampo lands with a nice body punch.
Ocampo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Hatter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ocampo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hatter square on the jaw! Damn, Hatter is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luciano Ocampo!
Luciano Ocampo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlartok Chizutere!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reepo defending well as Chizutere loads up on a big left hand.
Chizutere has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reepo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chizutere.
Chizutere takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chizutere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reepo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Chizutere backs away, Reepo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chizutere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reepo moves into the clinch.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chizutere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chizutere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chizutere throws a good cross that connects.
Chizutere looks to land a left hand but Reepo moved out of range nicely.
Chizutere throws a looping overhand right but Reepo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chizutere tries to move into range but Reepo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chizutere takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reepo moves into range and lands a nice leg 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!
Reepo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chizutere is able to avoid easily.
Reepo punishes Chizutere's body with a nice straight punch.
Reepo misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Reepo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reepo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chizutere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chizutere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chizutere takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Chizutere misses.
A jab from Reepo misses.
Chizutere throws out a counter right but Reepo avoids it with no problem.
Reepo throws a right hand that Chizutere ducks under and follows up with a left that Chizutere also avoids with ease.
Reepo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reepo swings for the body but Chizutere moves out of range.
Chizutere throws the left hand but Reepo avoids the punch easily.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Chizutere misses
enabling Reepo to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chizutere checks a leg kick.
Chizutere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reepo.
Chizutere needs to keep his hands up - Reepo had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reepo with a jab.
Chizutere misses with a series of wild punches.
Chizutere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reepo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Reepo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chizutere manages to circle out of the way.
Chizutere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reepo.
Chizutere throws a shot from downtown. Reepo moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Reepo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reepo thuds his right hand into Chizutere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reepo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chizutere takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reepo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chizutere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chizutere takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reepo lands a nice hook to Chizutere's body. Chizutere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chizutere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Reepo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reepo scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo misses with a low kick.
Chizutere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chizutere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reepo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chizutere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Chizutere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chizutere throws out a loose jab but Reepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Reepo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chizutere doesn't seem phased though.
Reepo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chizutere moves away.
It seemed like Chizutere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reepo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chizutere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chizutere 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.
Reepo lands a nice shot that snaps Chizutere's head back.
Chizutere throws a jab when Reepo was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Reepo.
Chizutere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reepo.
Reepo is looking to counter the offense by Chizutere and move into the clinch.
Reepo takes one to the side of the head.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chizutere misses with a hook. Reepo ducked under it nicely.
Reepo lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reepo rushes Chizutere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chizutere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo throws a leg kick which misses Chizutere's front leg but catches the back leg as Chizutere tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Reepo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chizutere doesn't seem phased though.
Reepo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chizutere's sensitive parts.
Reepo throws a right and a left that Chizutere avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Chizutere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reepo.
Chizutere ducks under a wild hook from Reepo.
No joy there for Reepo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chizutere throws the left hand but Reepo avoids the punch easily.
Reepo slips a jab from Chizutere.
Reepo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chizutere.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
Reepo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chizutere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reepo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Chizutere misses.
Chizutere takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chizutere throws a looping overhand right but Reepo ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chizutere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chizutere takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reepo connects with a body shot.
Chizutere throws a big shot that misses.
Reepo throws a shot to the body.
Chizutere tests Reepo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut.
Chizutere jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reepo dips to his left and cracks Chizutere with an uppercut!
Chizutere swats away the attempt to clinch by Reepo.
Chizutere throws a counter combo.
Reepo scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Chizutere lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Chizutere.
Chizutere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reepo slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Chizutere swings for the body but Reepo moves out of range.
That kick from Reepo tenderised Chizutere's leg. Chizutere is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Reepo blocks a jab.
Reepo misses with a body shot.
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Reepo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reepo throws a hook to the side of Chizutere's head but Chizutere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Chizutere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reepo throws a hook to the side of Chizutere's head but Chizutere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reepo clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reepo.
Chizutere stops a takedown attempt from Reepo.
Chizutere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
Reepo working aggressively here.
Reepo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chizutere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reepo moves away.
Chizutere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reepo.
Chizutere doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Chizutere blocks the low kick.
Chizutere lands a jab.
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!
Reepo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chizutere. That did some damage!
Jab by Chizutere.
Reepo slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chizutere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reepo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chizutere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Chizutere.
Chizutere loads up on a big right hand but Reepo slips the punch.
Jay Reepo is winning the standup battle so far.
Chizutere misses with a hook. Reepo ducked under it nicely.
Reepo is looking to counter punch.
Reepo slips under a jab.
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Reepo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chizutere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reepo loads up on a big right hand but Chizutere slips the punch.
Chizutere slips a straight right by Reepo.
Chizutere throws a right hand that Reepo ducks under and follows up with a left that Reepo also avoids with ease.
Reepo throws a quick counter head kick but Chizutere was just out of range.
Reepo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reepo duly obliges.
A big right from Chizutere misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere throws an overhand right that lands on Reepo's shoulder, as Reepo tries to avoid the shot.
As Chizutere tries to get set, Reepo tries to push him back and clinch up but Chizutere manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Chizutere misses.
Reepo throws a good cross that connects.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but Chizutere is out of range.
Chizutere walks into a left hand.
Reepo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reepo misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chizutere! But no joy.
Reepo lands with a cross.
Reepo lands with a straight right. Chizutere didn't see that one coming.
Reepo ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reepo. Chizutere does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chizutere! But no joy.
Chizutere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Reepo defending well as Chizutere loads up on a big left hand.
Reepo is looking to counter punch.
Chizutere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reepo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chizutere.
As Chizutere tries to get set, Reepo tries to push him back and clinch up but Chizutere manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from Reepo tenderised Chizutere's leg. Chizutere is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reepo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chizutere.
Chizutere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reepo's head.
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!
Reepo takes one on the button.
Reepo misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reepo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Reepo misses.
Chizutere moves away from the strike by Reepo.
Chizutere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chizutere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reepo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reepo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reepo slips a straight right by Chizutere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reepo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chizutere is just out of range.
Reepo throws a wild body kick that Chizutere sees coming a mile off.
Chizutere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reepo to score with a decent uppercut.
Chizutere throws out a loose jab but Reepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chizutere thuds his right hand into Reepo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chizutere throws a jab when Reepo was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Reepo misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Reepo tries to clinch but Chizutere moves out of range.
Reepo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chizutere on the side of the head.
Reepo slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Reepo slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Reepo misses with a body shot.
Reepo swings for the body but Chizutere moves out of range.
Chizutere takes a swing at Reepo's ribcage but misses.
Chizutere misses with a hook.
Reepo moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Reepo throwing a counter right hand but Chizutere manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo jabs Chizutere to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reepo misses with an uppercut. Chizutere saw that one coming.
Reepo tries to clinch there but Chizutere circles away.
Reepo jabs Chizutere right on the nose. Chizutere blinks but takes it well.
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Chizutere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Chizutere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Reepo catches Chizutere right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chizutere stuns Reepo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reepo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reepo scores with a punch to the head.
Reepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chizutere can do to turn this around?
Reepo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Chizutere misses.
Reepo connects with a right hand. Chizutere shakes it off.
Chizutere misses with a straight right.
Chizutere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reepo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chizutere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reepo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reepo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chizutere.
Chizutere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chizutere takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reepo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Reepo slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Reepo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Chizutere connects with a single shot there.
Reepo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reepo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chizutere swivels and escapes.
Chizutere throws a looping overhand right but Reepo ducks down to avoid it.
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Reepo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reepo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Reepo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Reepo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chizutere.
Reepo thuds his right hand into Chizutere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reepo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reepo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chizutere throws a right hand that misses
and Reepo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Chizutere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chizutere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chizutere. Reepo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Reepo.
Reepo closes the distance and clinches.
Reepo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chizutere backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chizutere.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reepo working aggressively here.
Chizutere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chizutere has had enough of the clinch but Reepo keeps him there for the moment.
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reepo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reepo has Chizutere pressed against the cage, preventing Chizutere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Chizutere fails to land.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chizutere's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reepo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reepo fails to pull guard.
Chizutere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chizutere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chizutere has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Reepo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chizutere fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reepo tries to counter by clinching up but Chizutere breaks away and moves out of range.
Chizutere misses with a hook. Reepo ducked under it nicely.
Chizutere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo scores with the left hand. Chizutere knows he should have avoided that one.
Reepo misses the jab.
Chizutere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chizutere. Reepo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Reepo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chizutere.
Reepo swinging wildly here.
Chizutere tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Reepo punishes Chizutere's body with a nice straight punch.
Reepo closes the distance and clinches.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
Chizutere throws a head punch that misses.
Reepo jumps guard but Chizutere turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Reepo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chizutere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chizutere blocks a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adlartok Chizutere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Reepo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chizutere tries a body shot but Reepo blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reepo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reepo, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reepo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 957 p4p, 3173 weight class) and Ted Bremner (ranked 54 p4p, 172 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by Alma Enamorada (Chalino Sánchez). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Hilo, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ted Bremner!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Bremner misses with the combination.
Richardson moves away from the strike by Bremner.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Bremner moves away and avoids it.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Bremner throws a right hand that misses
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bremner ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Bremner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richardson with a body shot.
Richardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bremner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Bremner controls the action.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bremner uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner wants to break free but Richardson has control.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Bremner.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bremner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Richardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richardson misses with a body punch.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Bremner is trying to force a seperation but Richardson has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bremner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richardson is looking to clinch but Bremner is avoiding it.
Bremner is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremner misses with a shot to the body
and Bremner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Bremner circles away and keeps his distance.
Bremner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Bremner does no damage.
Richardson avoids the body shot from Bremner.
Bremner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bremner slips a jab from Richardson.
Bremner lands a nice hook to Richardson's body. Richardson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richardson with a jab.
Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Bremner staying out of range there.
Bremner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bremner takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richardson.
Bremner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Bremner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bremner looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Bremner's head back.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Bremner moved out of range nicely.
Bremner throws a body punch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bremner.
Bremner is looking for the big counter here.
Bremner throws a wild body kick that Richardson sees coming a mile off.
Bremner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richardson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bremner swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Bremner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bremner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bremner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Bremner ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Bremner throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Richardson - just one landing.
No joy there for Bremner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richardson scores with a hook.
Richardson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bremner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bremner swats away the attempt to clinch by Richardson.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bremner.
Richardson has closed the distance and engaged Bremner in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Bremner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bremner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bremner misses with a two punch combination.
Bremner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bremner looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bremner.
Richardson darts in and clinches Bremner up against the cage.
Bremner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bremner backwards.
Bremner is looking to break free of the clinch but Richardson has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richardson misses with a hook. Bremner ducked under it nicely.
Richardson is looking to clinch.
Bremner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richardson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richardson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Bremner avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
Bremner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner blocks a body shot from Richardson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bremner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bremner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bremner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bremner doesn't seem phased though.
Bremner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richardson backs up against the cage.
Richardson misses with an uppercut.
Bremner misses with a hook to the body
and Richardson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bremner misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
Richardson is looking to clinch but Bremner is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bremner, as that shot connected.
Richardson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Richardson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bremner can do to turn this around?
Bremner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bremner slips a jab from Richardson.
Richardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner manages to break the clinch.
Ted Bremner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bremner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richardson tries to clinch but Bremner is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bremner! But no joy.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bremner.
Rick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a hook but Bremner blocks it.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bremner keeps the fight on the outside.
Richardson cracks Bremner with a good jab.
Richardson defending well as Bremner loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Bremner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bremner misses with a few strikes there.
Richardson with a hook.
Richardson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bremner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bremner.
Bremner misses the shot to the body.
Richardson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bremner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bremner looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bremner. Bremner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson sizes up Bremner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Richardson jabs Bremner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bremner scores with a body shot.
Bremner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bremner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richardson tries to clinch there but Bremner circles away.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bremner.
Richardson lands a nice looking body shot.
Richardson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Bremner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bremner.
Bremner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bremner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bremner.
Bremner digs a good body shot into Richardson's ribs.
Bremner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Bremner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bremner misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardson drives through and clinches with Bremner against the cage.
Bremner tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Richardson presses Bremner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bremner prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson misses with a body punch.
Bremner is trying to push Richardson away but Richardson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bremner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bremner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Richardson tries to clinch but Bremner moves out of range.
Bremner throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
Richardson with a hook.
Richardson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bremner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson wants to clinch.
Bremner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bremner looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Richardson lands with a cross.
Richardson tries to clinch up.
Bremner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richardson with a body shot.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bremner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bremner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Richardson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bremner's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Richardson.
A jab from Bremner misses.
Richardson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson tests Bremner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bremner throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bremner.
Bremner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bremner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richardson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bremner's head.
Bremner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richardson avoids the body shot from Bremner.
Richardson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Richardson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bremner's hands.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Bremner's head back.
Bremner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richardson has Bremner up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bremner's elbow.
A short right from Richardson on the inside.
Richardson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bremner up against the cage.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Rick Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bremner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bremner blocking some punches.
Richardson keeps control of Bremner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bremner backwards.
Richardson lands with a left to the head.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bremner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bremner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Bremner misses with a body punch.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bremner is trying to force a seperation but Richardson has the dominant position.
Richardson lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Rick Richardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Bremner.
Ted Bremner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson just leaning against Bremner, taking a breather.
Bremner struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Richardson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bremner is trying to push Richardson away but Richardson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bremner cracks Richardson with a nice body shot.
Bremner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bremner blocks an uppercut.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson is pushing Bremner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bremner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson 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 Billy Conforto (ranked 1575 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Khadem Abdul Karim (ranked 207 p4p, 265 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Conforto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alabama- Bishop Gunn. Abdul Karim has chosen Window (Where The Sea Falls Forever) - Jucifer as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Conforto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Karim shoots in looking for a takedown but Conforto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdul Karim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdul Karim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conforto counters with a straight right hand.
Abdul Karim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conforto counters with a straight right hand.
Conforto misses with a hook
and Abdul Karim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Conforto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdul Karim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Conforto's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim throws an overhand right that lands on Conforto's shoulder, as Conforto tries to avoid the shot.
Abdul Karim slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conforto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conforto throws a head kick that misses.
And Abdul Karim tries to counter it with a takedown but Conforto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto misses with a straight left.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conforto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conforto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdul Karim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conforto looks to land a left hand but Abdul Karim moved out of range nicely.
Abdul Karim misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdul Karim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Conforto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conforto counters with a stiff right hand.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim takes one to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim wants to clinch.
Conforto throwing a counter right hand but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Conforto moves away
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Conforto lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Abdul Karim is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto throws a jab when Abdul Karim was well out of range.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Conforto finish him?
Abdul Karim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Conforto misses with a double jab
and Abdul Karim counters with a one-two to the body.
Conforto missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Conforto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto throws the left hand but Abdul Karim avoids the punch easily.
Conforto lands a big uppercut and Abdul Karim crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abdul Karim looks OK. Conforto waves Abdul Karim back to his feet!
No joy there for Conforto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown but Conforto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Conforto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
It looked like Conforto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Abdul Karim misses
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Conforto lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdul Karim motions for Conforto to come forward. Abdul Karim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforto throws a solid leg kick but Abdul Karim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conforto.
Abdul Karim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Conforto blocks it well.
Conforto misses with a double jab.
Conforto throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Abdul Karim stumbling backwards into the cage! Abdul Karim bounces back off the cage towards Conforto, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Conforto lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Conforto celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Conforto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Glover (ranked 908 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Kurosaki Hisoka (ranked 124 p4p, 319 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurosaki Hisoka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover scores with a punch to the head.
Hisoka throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hisoka throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisoka ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Hisoka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Glover slips a straight right by Hisoka.
Glover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hisoka.
Hisoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Glover coming out on top.
Glover scores with a nice head shot.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Hisoka saw that one coming.
Hisoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover throws a body punch but Hisoka moves out of range.
Hisoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hisoka lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Hisoka moves away and avoids it.
Hisoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Hisoka misses with a looping right.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hisoka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Hisoka with a hook.
Glover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisoka.
Hisoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hisoka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hisoka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hisoka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisoka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Glover!
Hisoka lands an elbow.
Hisoka misses with the ground and pound.
Glover avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hisoka.
Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hisoka on the ground.
Hisoka is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hisoka decides to stand back up. Hisoka steps back and let's Glover get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Glover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisoka is just out of range.
Glover takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisoka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover keeps control of Hisoka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisoka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Hisoka moved out of range nicely.
Glover slips a straight right by Hisoka.
Hisoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glover defends it nicely.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Hisoka moved out of range nicely.
Hisoka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.
A slow jab from Hisoka misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glover.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hisoka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hisoka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hisoka lands a slapping body shot.
Glover moves away from the strike by Hisoka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Hisoka.
Hisoka missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick.
Hisoka looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Buster Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hisoka throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
Hisoka looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Glover checks a low kick from Hisoka.
Hisoka throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
Glover slips a straight right by Hisoka.
Glover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Hisoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Glover.
Hisoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Hisoka slips the punch.
Glover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisoka.
A jab from Hisoka misses.
Glover slips a jab from Hisoka.
Hisoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Hisoka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hisoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hisoka ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Hisoka misses with a two punch combination.
Hisoka misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover stuffs the takedown.
Hisoka loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Hisoka throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glover lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Hisoka.
Hisoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glover.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover lands a nice hook to Hisoka's body. Hisoka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Glover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hisoka is rocked!
Hisoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Hisoka manages to avoid it.
Hisoka is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
A combination from Hisoka does no damage.
Hisoka seems to have recovered his senses.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Hisoka is out of range.
A big right from Hisoka misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hisoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover lands a nice looking body shot.
Hisoka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hisoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover lands a big head kick that sends Hisoka tumbling to the mat! Glover takes a step backwards and waves Hisoka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Glover misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glover throws an overhand right that drops Hisoka like a sack of potatoes! Glover dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover gave a mention to New Standard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 806 p4p, 1444 weight class) and Cam Cartwright (ranked 111 p4p, 189 weight class). Cartwright comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Karma Chameleon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Atakan Akkaynak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cam Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akkaynak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akkaynak looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Akkaynak throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Akkaynak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkaynak wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Akkaynak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akkaynak tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akkaynak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akkaynak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Akkaynak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright cracks Akkaynak with a solid left hand.
Cartwright cracks Akkaynak with a solid left hand.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright trying to mount his opponent but Akkaynak defends it.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Akkaynak is working away.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Akkaynak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akkaynak is rocked!
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oh Akkaynak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akkaynak wants to sweep but Cartwright has passed to side control!
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akkaynak seems to have got his legs back now.
Akkaynak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Akkaynak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akkaynak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akkaynak's head.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akkaynak 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.
Akkaynak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Akkaynak misses.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
A low kick from Akkaynak misses
enabling Cartwright to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Akkaynak throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akkaynak tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak connects with an inside leg kick.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akkaynak scores with a body shot.
Akkaynak throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright flicks out a counter leg kick but Akkaynak steps away.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there
and Cartwright counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Akkaynak!
Akkaynak trying to control here.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Akkaynak has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Akkaynak is out! Cartwright gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Cam Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeryl Christ (ranked 1118 p4p, 1241 weight class) and Roko Matijevic (ranked 100 p4p, 114 weight class). Roko Matijevic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matijevic.
Matijevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matijevic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Christ misses with a leg kick
and Matijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ checks a leg kick nicely.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Christ misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Matijevic misses its intended target.
Christ throws a leg kick that misses.
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Matijevic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Matijevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Matijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a head kick but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Matijevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matijevic misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matijevic thinking.
Matijevic staying out of range there.
Christ walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matijevic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matijevic throws a fast counter high kick but Christ manages to duck under it in time.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matijevic.
Christ takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Jeryl Christ has been cut.
Matijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Matijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ misses with a double jab.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matijevic on the side of the head.
Christ wants to land a leg kick but Matijevic is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matijevic misses with a hook
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matijevic scoring well with a low kick there.
Matijevic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christ blocks the body kick.
Christ fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matijevic just manages to avoid it.
Matijevic takes one on the button.
Matijevic throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Matijevic.
Jeryl Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ walks straight into a right hand from Matijevic - that's dropped him! Matijevic jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Christ from any more punishment! Christ complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roko Matijevic!
A very excited looking Roko Matijevic 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 Isopaa Mfer (ranked 184 p4p, 446 weight class) and Henry Dustfinger (ranked 11 p4p, 26 weight class). Dustfinger has chosen The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustfinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Dustfinger ducks down to avoid it.
Dustfinger defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Dustfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustfinger has managed to clinch.
Dustfinger lands an elbow inside.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Dustfinger pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
Dustfinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dustfinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dustfinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger misses with the head strike.
Mfer takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut.
Dustfinger lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Dustfinger - that landed with a thud.
Dustfinger lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dustfinger lands an elbow inside.
Dustfinger scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dustfinger throws a head punch that misses.
Dustfinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Dustfinger lands an uppercut.
Dustfinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dustfinger blocking some punches.
Dustfinger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mfer to his knees! Dustfinger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger is the new super heavyweight champion!
Henry Dustfinger decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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