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DMMA 202 Gora vs Kalske PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Super Knuckles (ranked 2771 p4p, 3117 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 348 p4p, 374 weight class). Danny Trejo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo tries to work over Knuckles's front leg with a kick but Knuckles checks it.
Danny Trejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trejo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Trejo.
Knuckles checks a leg kick nicely.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trejo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knuckles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knuckles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Trejo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trejo continues to drive forward.
Trejo blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
A right hand to the body from Trejo.
Trejo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trejo has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles pushes Trejo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trejo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Trejo.
Knuckles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trejo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles is trying to maintain a safe position but Trejo gets an underhook and turns Knuckles into the cage.
Trejo lands with a light punch inside.
Trejo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trejo lands a left hand.
Trejo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Trejo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trejo.
Trejo lands with a left to the head.
Trejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trejo throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to work over Trejo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trejo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trejo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries to score a body lock takedown but Trejo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trejo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trejo misses with some punches.
Trejo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Trejo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trejo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trejo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles stalls.
Knuckles slows down the pace here.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Trejo.
Trejo pushes Knuckles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles tries to land knees in the clinch but Trejo avoids the damage to the body.
Trejo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Knuckles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trejo is defending well for now.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trejo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knuckles effectively controlling the action here.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trejo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Trejo.
Trejo misses with a punch on the inside.
Trejo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trejo blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trejo's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trejo has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles has clasped his hands together around Trejo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Knuckles swings around for an armbar but Trejo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Knuckles's guard.
Trejo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Trejo throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trejo throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knuckles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trejo is avoiding damage well.
Trejo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knuckles looking to control but instead Trejo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trejo tries to kick Knuckles off but Knuckles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knuckles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trejo is not content to let Knuckles control the position.
Trejo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Knuckles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trejo to regain full guard.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trejo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Trejo looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trejo but Trejo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trejo lands a big head kick that sends Knuckles tumbling to the mat! Trejo takes a step backwards and waves Knuckles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Knuckles is rocked!
 It looks like Super Knuckles has been cut.
Trejo looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo lands a leg kick that knocks Knuckles off balance momentarily.
Trejo catches Knuckles with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Knuckles forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Trejo!
A relieved looking Danny Trejo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 1342 p4p, 2345 weight class) and Stepan Grachev (ranked 194 p4p, 306 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Grachev!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grachev is trying to work for a sweep but Dall Jr has mounted him!
Grachev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dall Jr looking to isolate an arm here. Grachev doesn't see it coming and as Dall Jr extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dall Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galen Dall Jr!
A very excited looking Galen Dall Jr 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Johnston (ranked 1340 p4p, 2908 weight class) and Jim Longchain (ranked 165 p4p, 341 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by Dacw 'Nghariad. Martin Johnston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Longchain's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longchain wants to clinch.
Longchain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Longchain saw that one coming.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longchain manages to avoid it.
Longchain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Longchain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Longchain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Longchain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Longchain tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnston throws a combination that misses
and Longchain counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston throws a left that rocks Longchain and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Johnston dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Longchain regain composure!
 It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Johnston wants to stand but Longchain is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longchain is looking for a sweep.
Johnston gets to mount! Longchain was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Longchain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston get's back to his feet.
Longchain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longchain.
Longchain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Longchain avoids it well.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Longchain counters with a big head kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston throws a body punch but Longchain moves out of range.
Longchain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Longchain.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longchain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnston thinking.
Longchain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longchain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
Johnston swings for the body but Longchain moves out of range.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Longchain avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston misses with the combination.
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
and Longchain counters with an inside leg kick.
Longchain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longchain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longchain counters with a good low kick that Johnston was not able to check.
Johnston is breathing heavily.
Longchain connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Longchain counters with a good low kick that Johnston was not able to check.
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Longchain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Longchain gets the takedown into side control.
Johnston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Longchain counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but Longchain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Longchain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnston scores with a one two! Longchain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Longchain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnston tries to bum rush Longchain with a series of wild strikes but Longchain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Johnston backs off Longchain throws a huge counter combo but Johnston manages to avoid it all.
Johnston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longchain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Longchain postures up in Johnston's guard and throws a big left but Johnston blocks it.
Longchain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longchain is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnston has wrist control.
Longchain is working Johnston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Longchain throws a strike but Johnston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnston enables Longchain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnston has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Longchain is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Longchain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longchain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longchain can do to turn this around?
Longchain shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Longchain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnston works over Longchain's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longchain fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnston in the body.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Longchain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longchain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston misses with a shot to the body
and Longchain moves into the clinch.
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Longchain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnston is looking to wear down Longchain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longchain.
Longchain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnston misses with a hook to the body
and Longchain counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longchain moves away.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnston has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Longchain.
Longchain throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Longchain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Longchain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longchain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnston!
Longchain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnston defending against the ground and pound.
Longchain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Longchain throws an elbow but Johnston slips to the side and avoids it well.
Longchain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Longchain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longchain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Longchain seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Longchain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Longchain tries for a kimura but Johnston is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchain is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longchain swings around for an armbar but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longchain's guard.
Longchain has Johnston pulled in close to control his posture.
Longchain has a closed guard, preventing Johnston from standing up.
Martin Johnston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longchain working for submissions but it's allowed Johnston to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longchain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnston pulls his head out easily.
Longchain is pressing down on Johnston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnston postures up.
Longchain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there.
Longchain is trying to control the position but Johnston postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Longchain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longchain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnston kicks off Longchain and gets to his feet.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Longchain avoids it well.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Johnston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Longchain. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longchain defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Longchain throws a leg kick which misses Johnston's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnston tries to avoid it.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longchain slips a jab from Johnston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Longchain.
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Longchain counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longchain counters with a good low kick that Johnston was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Longchain!
Longchain connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Longchain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Longchain finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Longchain counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnston shrugs it off.
Longchain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnston misses the body punch
and Longchain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longchain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnston if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Longchain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Longchain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnston's head.
Ground and pound from Longchain.
Johnston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longchain.
Longchain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longchain lands a nice short elbow.
Longchain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnston's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longchain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Longchain content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Longchain connects with a nice short shot to Johnston's temple.
Longchain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Longchain with the ground and pound from mount.
Longchain looking to ground and pound but Johnston is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnston is in a horrible position here. Longchain smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Longchain throwing strikes but Johnston bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Longchain looking for a sweep. Not yet Longchain, not yet.
Longchain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longchain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longchain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnston postures up.
Longchain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnston defends well.
Longchain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnston uses it to pass to side control.
Johnston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Longchain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longchain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Longchain!
Jim Longchain 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.
The defeated Martin Johnston had this to say: 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Blaydes (ranked 839 p4p, 347 weight class) and Xylon Kofel (ranked 121 p4p, 57 weight class). Blaydes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sunshine - White Zombie. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaydes.
Kofel defending well as Blaydes loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel is looking to clinch.
Kofel cracks Blaydes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kofel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes slips a jab from Kofel.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaydes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kofel.
Kofel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaydes's head.
Blaydes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kofel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaydes connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaydes 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaydes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel blocks a leg kick.
Blaydes connects with a right hand. Kofel shakes it off.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kofel is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Kofel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Blaydes cracks Kofel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kofel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Xylon Kofel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaydes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Blaydes tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Blaydes swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Blaydes delivers a nice body kick.
Blaydes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Kofel.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Kofel with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Blaydes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaydes is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Blaydes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes misses with a hook
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Blaydes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blaydes moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Kofel throws out a leg kick but Blaydes moves out of range and Kofel only half commits.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kofel blocks the low kick.
Blaydes throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kofel! But no joy.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaydes.
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kofel connects with a body shot that sends Blaydes's belly button to the back.
Kofel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blaydes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kofel pinned against the cage. Kofel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Kofel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaydes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaydes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kofel.
Kofel misses with a body kick.
Blaydes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blaydes misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands with a right hand.
Blaydes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel scores with a hook to the body. Blaydes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kofel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel 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 looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blaydes if he has to take too many more of those.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Blaydes takes one to the side of the head.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Blaydes.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Blaydes misses with a looping left.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaydes misses with a takedown attempt - Kofel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaydes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaydes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kofel if he has to take too many more of those.
Kofel slips under a jab.
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blaydes lands with a shot to the body.
Blaydes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaydes looks to land a body kick but Kofel moved away.
Blaydes misses with a straight right.
Blaydes throws a sloppy head kick and Kofel moves out of range easily.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaydes. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaydes dives in and scores a takedown into Kofel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel keeping full guard, as Blaydes tries to pass.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Kofel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blaydes defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kofel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blaydes has passed into side control.
Blaydes working away.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Kofel is working from the bottom.
Kofel wants to control but Blaydes postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Blaydes tries to move to mount but Kofel blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes wants to control for a moment but Kofel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Blaydes stalling.
Kofel regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes stands up over Kofel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kofel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kofel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kofel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Blaydes throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes jabs Kofel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaydes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaydes misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Blaydes.
Blaydes looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kofel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kofel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel misses the jab.
Blaydes misses with a hook.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Blaydes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kofel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
It looked like Blaydes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel misses with an uppercut
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaydes throws a right and a left that Kofel avoids nicely.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kofel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Blaydes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kofel tries to avoid it but Blaydes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kofel to the ground. Kofel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kofel closes the distance and pushes Blaydes back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kofel fails to land.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes is looking to break free of the clinch but Kofel has double underhooks.
Kofel blocking some punches.
Kofel jumps guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaydes's elbow.
Blaydes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kofel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kofel tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kofel.
Blaydes pushes Kofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kofel tries to pull guard but Blaydes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kofel drops back down to his feet.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Blaydes.
A short uppercut from Kofel.
Blaydes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Kofel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Blaydes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Blaydes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xylon Kofel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kofel lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Blaydes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands.
Kofel pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kofel wants to sweep but no luck.
Kofel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaydes defends it easily.
Blaydes looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blaydes throwing strikes from guard but Kofel blocks nicely.
Blaydes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
Blaydes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Blaydes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaydes, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
After winning the bout, Oscar Blaydes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 1687 p4p, 1513 weight class) and Jimmy Nitro (ranked 274 p4p, 241 weight class). Nitro has chosen Kingdom - Downstrait as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Nitro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman is looking to chop away at Nitro's legs.
Nitro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nitro on the side of the head.
Nitro moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardman.
Hardman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nitro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardman's head backwards.
Hardman lands with an uppercut that bounces Nitro off the cage and back into range.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Nitro counters with a solid body kick.
Nitro steps into range and cracks Hardman with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hardman flops backwards and Nitro dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hardman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oh Hardman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardman seems to have got his legs back now.
Nitro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nitro is aware though and is defending well.
Hardman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardman, not yet.
Hardman wants to improve his position but instead Nitro has moved into half guard.
Nitro is looking for a kimura here.
Nitro prevents Hardman from improving his position.
Hardman won't allow Nitro to pass to mount.
Hardman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hardman is trying to maintain the position but Nitro is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitro is looking to advance position but Hardman won't allow it.
Nitro is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nitro moves into full mount! Hardman won't be happy about that!
Hardman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nitro wants to finish this one by submission but Hardman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nitro.
Nitro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman tries to hold on but Nitro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nitro content just to control the position here.
Hardman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nitro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardman tries to lock up and control but Nitro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hardman is looking to improve his position but Nitro isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardman tries to hold on but Nitro postures up.
Hardman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nitro can't control as he wanted to and Hardman manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nitro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman wants to hold on but Nitro pushes him away.
Nitro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardman tries to lock up and control but Nitro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nitro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardman is looking to escape.
Hardman tries to hold on but Nitro postures up.
Nitro controlling his opponent.
Nitro wants to control the pace but Hardman is squirming around nicely.
Hardman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardman is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nitro dominated that round.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nitro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hardman motions for Nitro to come forward. Hardman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nitro.
Nitro drops Hardman with a big left hand and mounts him. Hardman is in big trouble!
It looks like Brock Hardman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nitro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hardman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nitro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nitro quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nitro but it's paid off an Hardman is forced to tap! Nice work by Nitro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Nitro!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Nitro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gracie (ranked 441 p4p, 383 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 53 p4p, 49 weight class). Anderson Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie motions for Magrath to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Magrath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Magrath scores with a body shot.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Magrath counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie slips under a jab from Magrath.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Magrath slips a straight right by Gracie.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie tries a low kick but Magrath avoids it.
Magrath slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Anderson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magrath is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Magrath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie slips a straight right by Magrath.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magrath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Magrath throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
Gracie throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Magrath punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Magrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magrath makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Magrath throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magrath.
Gracie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Magrath misses.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Magrath slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Magrath throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Magrath counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magrath lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie lunges at Magrath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magrath's hand.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Magrath counters with a leg kick.
Magrath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Magrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Magrath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magrath makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Magrath throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Magrath staying out of range there.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Magrath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie throws a hook but Magrath blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gracie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Magrath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magrath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magrath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Magrath counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a leg kick.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magrath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
Gracie thinks about countering with a head kick.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Magrath takes one to the side of the head.
Magrath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magrath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Magrath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath moves away from the strike by Gracie.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Gracie looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Magrath didn't see that one coming.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Magrath counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie tests Magrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Magrath misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Gracie checks a low kick from Magrath.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Magrath misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Magrath wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Magrath throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Magrath takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Magrath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Magrath's head but Magrath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magrath lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie slips under a jab from Magrath.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magrath.
Gracie throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magrath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Magrath tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Magrath. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Magrath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Magrath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath misses the jab.
Magrath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magrath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a body kick.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie checks a low kick from Magrath.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magrath throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Magrath counters with an outside leg kick.
Magrath takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Magrath throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Magrath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Magrath checks it
and Magrath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Gracie cracks Magrath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magrath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie lunges at Magrath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magrath's hand.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Magrath counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath misses the jab.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie misses with a hook. Magrath ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Magrath throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gracie moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaxon Magrath.
Well Magrath 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 1782 p4p, 780 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 99 p4p, 45 weight class). Julio Christ had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mfer seems to be looking for submissions.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Christ is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Mfer stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer is looking for a kimura here.
Mfer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Mfer is controlling him
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer seems to be looking for submissions.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Mfer is controlling him
Christ is not content to let Mfer control the position.
Mfer is working for a kimura but Christ is defending it quite comfortably.
Mfer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mfer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mfer.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mfer on the ground.
Mfer is looking for a kimura but Christ is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mfer to get the leverage.
Mfer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mfer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christ is just riding it out for now. Mfer eventually gives up the hold.
Mfer seems to be working for a kimura but Christ defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ pushes Mfer off looking to stand but Mfer dives back in and keeps control.
Mfer is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Mfer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mfer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christ pushes Mfer off looking to stand but Mfer dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Christ is defending against the submission attempts here by Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isopaa Mfer dominated that round.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christ.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
Christ throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Christ throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with Christ.
Mfer stalling in the clinch but Christ improves position.
Christ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mfer decides to pull guard.
Christ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mfer looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is looking to stand up but Mfer won't let him.
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mfer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Mfer's legs - danger averted.
Christ wanted to stand there but Mfer had control of the position.
Mfer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mfer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mfer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Our spies down at at Räkälä inform us that Mfer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mfer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.
Christ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mfer's guard.
Mfer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Julio Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ misses the jab.
Christ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
Christ throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Mfer throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Isopaa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Christ throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ jabs Mfer right on the nose. Mfer blinks but takes it well.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Mfer slips a straight right by Christ.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isopaa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julio Christ's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ tries to land a leg kick but Mfer saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christ misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mfer drives through with a takedown into Christ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christ is keeping the position for now.
Mfer wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Mfer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christ haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mfer wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Mfer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mfer looking to pass the guard.
Christ wants to stand up but Mfer is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Isopaa Mfer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Christ.
Mfer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Christ is looking to escape.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Christ is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer seems to be looking for submissions.
Mfer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christ is defending against the submission attempts here by Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Mfer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christ does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mfer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mfer.
Mfer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Julio Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mfer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christ pushes Mfer off looking to stand but Mfer dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mfer slips under a jab from Christ.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped Christ's head back.
Christ misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Christ.
Mfer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mfer drops back looking for a leg! Christ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christ manages to kick Mfer off! Mfer jumps back into Christ's guard.
Christ looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isopaa Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mfer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isopaa Mfer!
Isopaa Mfer made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Alexander (ranked 651 p4p, 545 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 94 p4p, 74 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pavel Kostov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Alexander down.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander tries to counter by clinching up but Kostov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostov finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Kostov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Kostov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexander scores with a jab. Kostov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander lands an overhand right.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
And Alexander counters with a quick kick to the body but Kostov blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov misses with an uppercut
and Alexander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Kostov taking a breather.
Kostov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four 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!
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov looking to stall.
Kostov wants to stall.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexander moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Alexander slips a jab from Kostov.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander blocks a jab.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Kostov lands.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kostov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kostov tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostov wants to clinch.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Alexander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexander in his tracks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kostov tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Marcus Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov is trying to stall.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Kostov's ribs.
Kostov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Alexander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Alexander ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostov lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
As Kostov tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Kostov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostov misses the target.
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Kostov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pavel Kostov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses.
Kostov wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Kostov with a nice cross.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostov misses with a low kick as Alexander jumps back.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Kostov's ribs.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a leg kick
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Kostov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
Kostov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a lazy body kick
and Kostov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov jabs at Alexander's body.
Kostov throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Kostov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Alexander!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 228 p4p, 277 weight class) and Gustav Harakka (ranked 29 p4p, 33 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gustav Harakka enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harakka throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Harakka throws a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Harakka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costeau.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costeau.
Costeau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Costeau counters with a quick kick to the body but Harakka blocks it.
Harakka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harakka slips under a jab.
Harakka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Harakka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harakka misses with a body kick.
Costeau misses with a head kick.
Costeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harakka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costeau counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from Costeau.
Harakka throws a big shot that misses.
Harakka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Harakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick by Harakka misses
and Costeau makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harakka really felt that one!
Harakka throws a low kick but Costeau moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harakka tries a low kick but Costeau avoids it.
Costeau slips under a jab from Harakka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Costeau checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Harakka
and Costeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Harakka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Costeau. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harakka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harakka misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Costeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harakka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harakka avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Harakka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harakka throws a shot from downtown. Costeau moves away and avoids it.
Harakka throws a big shot that misses.
Harakka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costeau.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Harakka moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Harakka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Costeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costeau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harakka lands a head kick. Costeau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harakka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Costeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Costeau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Harakka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costeau. Costeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Costeau throws the kick towards the body but Harakka avoids it.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Costeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Costeau defending well as Harakka loads up on a big left hand.
Costeau tried to counter with a leg kick but Harakka avoided it.
Harakka connects with a solid leg kick.
Harakka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Harakka backs away, Costeau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harakka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Costeau throws a series of punches but Harakka moves out of range.
Harakka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harakka throws a head kick but Costeau moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harakka!
Harakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustav Harakka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
Harakka throws the kick towards the body but Costeau avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Costeau misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau swings for the body but Harakka moves out of range.
Harakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costeau.
A head kick by Harakka misses
and Costeau counters with a body kick.
Harakka throws a body punch but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harakka avoids it.
Costeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harakka finds it's way round the side to connect with Costeau's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harakka.
Harakka lands a head shot.
Harakka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Costeau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka misses with a wild body shot.
Costeau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harakka takes a swing at Costeau's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Costeau might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Harakka connects with a single shot there.
Harakka walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
Costeau fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harakka just manages to avoid it.
Costeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Harakka throws a jab when Costeau was well out of range.
Costeau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka tried to score with a low kick but Costeau checks it.
Costeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Harakka lands but Costeau takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Harakka misses the target.
Harakka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harakka throws a body kick that misses.
Harakka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harakka loads up on a big right hand but Costeau slips the punch.
Harakka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costeau misses with a body kick.
Harakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Costeau.
Costeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costeau just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harakka.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Harakka.
Harakka throws a sloppy head kick and Costeau moves out of range easily.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harakka throws a sloppy head kick
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harakka missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costeau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harakka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harakka misses with a right hand
and Costeau counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Harakka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costeau moves away.
Costeau throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harakka avoids it.
Harakka misses with a looping right.
It looked like Costeau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harakka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harakka misses with an uppercut. Costeau saw that one coming.
Harakka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Costeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It looks like Costeau has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka scores with a decent looking hook.
Harakka looks to clinch
and Costeau counters with a straight right hand.
Harakka misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
Costeau is looking to land body kicks.
Costeau misses with a body kick.
Harakka ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Nice body kick from Harakka.
Harakka tries to land a leg kick but Costeau saw it coming and moves away.
Harakka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It appears Costeau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Harakka misses the shot to the body.
Costeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka throws out a leg kick but Costeau moves out of range and Harakka only half commits.
Harakka wants to land a leg kick but Costeau is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Harakka misses the target.
Costeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Harakka.
It looked like Costeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harakka.
Costeau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harakka. Harakka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harakka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harakka wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Costeau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau scores with a leg kick.
Harakka throws a sloppy body shot
and Costeau counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harakka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Costeau.
Harakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Costeau checks it well.
Costeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harakka.
Costeau moves out of range of the body kick from Harakka.
Costeau tried to counter with a leg kick but Harakka avoided it.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
Harakka throws out a counter right but Costeau avoids it with no problem.
Harakka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Costeau avoids the body shot from Harakka.
Harakka blocks the body kick.
Harakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harakka missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harakka misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a nice body shot.
Harakka misses with a right hand
and Costeau makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harakka really felt that one!
Harakka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costeau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Costeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harakka throws out the jab.
Harakka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costeau can pounce on him.
Costeau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harakka's head.
Harakka looks to land a body kick but Costeau moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costeau blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau.
I think Costeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
Our winner, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borowa Gora (ranked 76 p4p, 180 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 14 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalske.
Kalske throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gora throws a leg kick that misses.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Kalske moved out of range.
Kalske slips under a jab.
A low kick from Gora is predictable there
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gora misses with a straight right.
Gora throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora throws a head kick but Kalske moves out of range.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gora.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalske.
Kalske scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske misses with an uppercut.
Kalske blocks a head kick by Gora.
Kalske lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick lands for Kalske.
Kalske throws a sloppy head kick and Gora moves out of range easily.
Gora throwing a counter right hand but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Kalske misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalske misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gora throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalske counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora throws a head kick but Kalske moves out of range.
A cross from Kalske lands.
Gora missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Kalske tenderised Gora's leg. Gora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalske looks to land a right hand but Gora moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalske, as that shot connected.
Kalske misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Gora. Those never looked like landing.
Kalske lands a head shot.
Kalske dives in and grabs Gora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gora pushes down on Kalske's head and hops out.
Kalske misses with a series of wild punches.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske misses with the combination.
Kalske tests Gora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Kalske misses.
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Gora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kalske dives in for a single leg takedown but Gora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A good leg kick by Kalske.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalske.
Gora tries a low kick but Kalske avoids it.
Kalske feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Kalske with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalske drives through with a takedown into Gora's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske prevents Gora from getting back to his feet.
Gora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gora wants to stand but Kalske is controlling the position.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gora wriggles free and stands up.
Kalske lands a nice hook to Gora's body. Gora takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gora with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalske to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gora scores with a one two! Kalske had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalske cracks a nice hook into Gora's ribs.
Gora throws a leg kick that misses.
Gora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalske.
Gora fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora scores with a hook.
Gora misses with a body shot.
Gora throws a leg kick but Kalske moved away.
A leg kick checked by Kalske.
Kalske connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalske lands a head shot.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch.
Kalske scores with a jab. Gora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalske throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Gora blocks a head kick by Kalske.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Kalske tries to work over Gora's front leg with a kick but Gora checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Gora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Kalske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalske counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws an off balance right hand
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Kalske throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gora.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gora defending well as Kalske loads up on a big left hand.
Kalske lands with a nice body punch.
Kalske throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Kalske misses with a looping left.
Kalske lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gora lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kalske has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalske and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gora misses the body punch
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalske shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske connects with a couple of short punches.
Gora has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kalske has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gora scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalske connects with a leg kick.
Kalske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalske.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kalske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalske lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Kalske misses with a right hand
letting Gora counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gora blocks a jab.
Gora blocks a head kick by Kalske.
Kalske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalske scores with a hook.
Kalske throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kalske works Gora's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalske. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalske punishes Gora's body with a nice straight punch.
Gora gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalske.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalske as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Gora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gora misses with an uppercut.
Kalske swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske checks a leg kick.
Kalske misses with an uppercut
and Gora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalske thinking.
Kalske misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Gora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalske.
Nice defenses there by Gora.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kalske scoring well with a low kick there.
Gora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Gora.
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora tests Kalske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
Gora appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Kalske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Kalske lands a head kick!
Kalske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gora's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske goes for a double leg but Gora avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gora continues to drive forward.
Kalske throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalske lands a jab to Gora's midsection.
Gora avoids the head kick by Kalske.
Kalske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Gora, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora thumps Kalske with a low kick.
Kalske changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gora looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gora tries to escape but Kalske is in control.
Borowa Gora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalske looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalske scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kalske scores with a body shot.
Kalske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora takes one to the side of the head.
Gora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalske scores with a nice right hand.
Gora tries to bum rush Kalske with a series of wild strikes but Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Kalske is predictable there
and Gora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalske plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gora lands a really nice looking cross but Kalske seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Kalske.
Kalske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kalske misses with a looping left.
As Kalske backs away, Gora returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gora avoids the head kick by Kalske.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalske looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
Gora is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalske throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Gora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalske scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske tries a low kick but Gora avoids it.
Kalske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gora loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Gora swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
Gora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gora on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalske's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalske scrambles back to his feet.
Gora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalske lands with a nice body punch.
Kalske misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Gora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora lands a nice hook to Kalske's body. Kalske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kalske.
Gora appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kalske takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalske.
Kalske is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalske working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gora tries to escape but Kalske is in control.
Kalske in side control, throwing shots but Gora defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora is not content to let Kalske control the position.
Kalske in side control, throwing shots but Gora defends.
Gora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gora lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalske's head.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalske.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalske scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora avoids the head kick by Kalske.
Gora misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
Gora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
Gora half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kalske throws a leg kick but Gora checks it.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kalske missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalske misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kalske lands a head kick. Gora smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gora lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gora lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kalske has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalske and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gora misses with a leg kick.
Kalske lands a leg kick that knocks Gora off balance momentarily.
Gora stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalske. Kalske gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalske.
Kalske scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora blocks a leg kick.
Gora takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalske works the jab nicely.
Kalske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalske misses with a left hand
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kalske trying to control but Gora is working from the bottom.
Gora pushes Kalske off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Kalske throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske jabs at Gora's body.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a head kick that misses.
Gora is looking to slow Kalske down with leg kicks.
Gora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kalske misses with a hook.
Gora is looking for a counter combo.
Gora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalske misses with a takedown
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 Kalske is rocked!
Kalske throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gora finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalske's head.
Kalske is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?
Gora cracks Kalske with a hook to the temple - Kalske is on wobbly legs here! Gora swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kalske falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gora wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Borowa Gora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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