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DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carter Williams (ranked 1540 p4p, 1699 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 213 p4p, 235 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dvalishvili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Dvalishvili works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Dvalishvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Williams blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Dvalishvili's head back.
Williams tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Dvalishvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dvalishvili thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Dvalishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Williams.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws the left hand but Dvalishvili avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice cross by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dvalishvili takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dvalishvili lands a head shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Williams misses.
Dvalishvili 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.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dvalishvili sprawls and moves away.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Dvalishvili.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dvalishvili.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dvalishvili.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dvalishvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Dvalishvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dvalishvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dvalishvili on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dvalishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Dvalishvili.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili 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.
Some wild striking there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Williams takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili feints a counter leg kick.
Dvalishvili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dvalishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Good leg kick by Williams.
Williams throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Dvalishvili.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Dvalishvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dvalishvili tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dvalishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Williams catches Dvalishvili right on the button with a cross.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Williams.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili takes a knee to the side of the body.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Dvalishvili's ribcage. Dvalishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Dvalishvili avoids the damage to the body.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Dvalishvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams rushes Dvalishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Dvalishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dvalishvili blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow Williams down.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dvalishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Dvalishvili works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dvalishvili!
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
And Dvalishvili responds with a good body kick, but Williams manages to step out the way in time.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams is looking to chop away at Dvalishvili's legs.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Donk. Dvalishvili catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dvalishvili does it's job there.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dvalishvili! But no joy.
Williams thuds a left hand into Dvalishvili's body.
Dvalishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Dvalishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Dvalishvili dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Dvalishvili counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
That kick from Williams tenderised Dvalishvili's leg. Dvalishvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dvalishvili tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick nicely.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Williams tries to work over Dvalishvili's front leg with a kick but Dvalishvili checks it.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Dvalishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Dvalishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dvalishvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Williams takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishvili 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 2043 p4p, 1611 weight class) and DeShawn Robinson (ranked 171 p4p, 146 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn 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.
Blackburn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackburn decides to return to a standing position.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blackburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Blackburn is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a body kick
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blackburn swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Blackburn clobbers Robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackburn feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Blackburn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blackburn 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 Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blackburn checks a low kick from Robinson.
Robinson defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Blackburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Blackburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn effectively controlling the action here.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackburns head.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blackburn tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Blackburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blackburn swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Robinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range and Robinson settles back down.
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
Blackburn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackburn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackburn lands with a good body shot.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blackburn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blackburn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Robinson to stand up.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to clinch but Blackburn is having none of it.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Blackburn.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson prevents Blackburn from breaking the clinch.
Blackburn takes a shot to the head.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Robinson tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Blackburn tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Blackburn can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blackburn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Blackburn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a right hand.
Blackburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeShawn Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Robinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robinson! But no joy.
Blackburn lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Robinson - just one landing.
Blackburn throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Blackburn keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson cracks Blackburn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackburn throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson takes one to the side of the head.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackburn cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Robinson lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackburn throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Blackburn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Blackburn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blackburn shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robinson defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson with a nice calf kick.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blackburn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Robinson punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson scores with a jab.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Blackburn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackburn is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackburn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 1229 p4p, 756 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 117 p4p, 69 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mengrire Krenakore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Krenakore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Okoroji is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoroji is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krenakore wants to get back to his feet but Okoroji is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krenakore has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Okoroji is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Okoroji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krenakore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krenakore lands a body shot.
Okoroji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krenakore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Okoroji's shoulder, as Okoroji tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Krenakore 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore ducks under a wild hook from Okoroji.
Krenakore misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji lands a glancing blow to the side of Krenakore's head.
Okoroji throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krenakore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okoroji is in Krenakore's guard.
Krenakore wriggles free and stands up.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krenakore throws a jab when Okoroji was well out of range.
Krenakore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Yakubu Okoroji 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!
Krenakore connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Okoroji as he connects with a hook.
Okoroji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krenakore throws a shot to the body.
Okoroji shoots in and gets a takedown into Krenakore's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji won't allow Krenakore to get back to his feet.
Krenakore has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Okoroji has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Krenakore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Okoroji misses
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoroji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mengrire Krenakore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Krenakore throws an off balance right hand
and Okoroji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krenakore was covering up waiting for the punch and Okoroji finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Okoroji trying to control but Krenakore is working from the bottom.
Okoroji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krenakore is looking to stand back up but Okoroji counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Krenakore.
Okoroji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krenakore is looking to escape.
Okoroji content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Krenakore is having none of it.
Krenakore wants to get back to his feet.
Okoroji is controlling the pace.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but Krenakore defending well.
Krenakore pushes Okoroji off and gets back to his feet.
Okoroji looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krenakore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okoroji keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Okoroji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoroji connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji staying out of range there.
Krenakore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okoroji counters with a straight right hand.
Okoroji cracks a nice hook into Krenakore's ribs.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut. Okoroji saw that one coming.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krenakore as he jumps to the side.
Okoroji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okoroji connects with a right hand. Krenakore shakes it off.
Krenakore avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okoroji throws a head kick that misses.
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Okoroji jabs Krenakore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenakore slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoroji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okoroji misses with a head kick.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okoroji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krenakore on the side of the head.
Okoroji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krenakore catches Okoroji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
and Okoroji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Mengrire Krenakore is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Krenakore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okoroji doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Krenakore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krenakore's corner calls for a 1-2. Krenakore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Krenakore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mengrire Krenakore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krenakore pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Krenakore kicks off Okoroji and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Krenakore gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Okoroji blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Okoroji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Krenakore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krenakore misses with a hook. Okoroji ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Krenakore.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore throws out a powerful jab.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Krenakore shows good takedown defense.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Okoroji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krenakore throws out the jab.
Okoroji moves away from the strike by Krenakore.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Okoroji moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Okoroji misses.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krenakore is looking for a counter combo.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Krenakore scores with a nice right hand.
Okoroji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krenakore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Krenakore.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Krenakore sprawls well.
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji scores with a takedown into Krenakore's guard.
Okoroji stops Krenakore from standing up.
Krenakore has his feet on Okoroji's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Okoroji's shoulder, as Okoroji tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Krenakore tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krenakore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okoroji avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Krenakore lands with a straight right. Okoroji didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoroji swings for the body but Krenakore moves out of range.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Okoroji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krenakore swivels and escapes.
Okoroji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Okoroji throws a fast counter high kick but Krenakore manages to duck under it in time.
Okoroji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Okoroji moved out of range nicely.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krenakore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okoroji keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Krenakore breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Krenakore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krenakore pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
Jab from Krenakore.
Okoroji scores with a three punch combo!
Okoroji shoots in and gets a takedown into Krenakore's guard.
Krenakore manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mengrire Krenakore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Krenakore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Krenakore to counter with a crisp jab.
Okoroji 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.
Krenakore manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krenakore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.
Okoroji goes for a double leg but Krenakore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krenakore continues to drive forward.
Mengrire Krenakore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Krenakore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Okoroji avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Krenakore.
Okoroji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoroji is just out of range.
Okoroji raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt.
Krenakore throws a jab when Okoroji was well out of range.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Krenakore gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Okoroji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krenakore counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Krenakore.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krenakore.
Okoroji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okoroji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Okoroji misses with a head kick.
Krenakore throws a jab when Okoroji was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Krenakore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji throws a shot from downtown. Krenakore moves away and avoids it.
Okoroji swinging wildly here.
Krenakore misses with a looping left.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Krenakore misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okoroji.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Krenakore lands a jab to the head.
Okoroji shoots for a takedown but Krenakore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Krenakore. No joy for Okoroji on that attempt.
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Okoroji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoroji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Krenakore has his feet on Okoroji's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krenakore throws a right hand that misses
and Okoroji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Okoroji avoids the punch easily.
Okoroji scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krenakore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Okoroji's shoulder, as Okoroji tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji has his takedown stuffed
and Krenakore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krenakore throws a hook but Okoroji avoids it easily.
Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krenakore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krenakore wants to get back to his feet but Okoroji drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Krenakore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mengrire Krenakore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krenakore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krenakore is trying to get back to his feet.
Krenakore prevents Okoroji from improving position.
Okoroji prevents Krenakore from escaping the position.
Okoroji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krenakore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okoroji controls the position from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Okoroji asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mengrire Krenakore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krenakore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mengrire Krenakore!
Mengrire Krenakore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidelity Castro (ranked 1457 p4p, 1201 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 205 p4p, 175 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188
16 - 13 - 0 |
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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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fidelity Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distefano avoids the body shot from Castro.
Distefano throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
It looked like Castro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Distefano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distefano throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Castro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Castro.
Castro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distefano counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro has Distefano pushed against the cage.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castro throws a sloppy body shot
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Castro throws a hook but Distefano avoids it easily.
Distefano misses with a wild body shot.
Castro stuns Distefano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Distefano throws out a leg kick but Castro moves out of range and Distefano only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distefano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro throws a low kick but Distefano moves out of range easily.
Castro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Distefano connects with a body shot.
Distefano lands with an uppercut that bounces Castro off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distefano moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distefano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Distefano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distefano throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Distefano.
Castro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Distefano slips under a jab from Castro.
Distefano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a right hand
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Distefano misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.
Distefano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castro's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Distefano lands a glancing blow to the side of Castro's head.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Castro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Distefano. That one must have hurt.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Distefano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castro slips under a jab from Distefano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distefano ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Distefano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Distefano throws a push kick but Castro slaps the foot to one side.
Castro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Distefano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Distefano misses with a body kick.
Castro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Distefano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro blocks a head kick by Distefano.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Distefano throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Distefano avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro swings for the body but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Castro. That snapped Distefano's head back.
Distefano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distefano moves away.
Distefano tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.
Castro misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Distefano misses.
Distefano looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Distefano feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Distefano counters with a body kick.
Distefano lands a big head kick that sends Castro tumbling to the mat! Distefano takes a step backwards and waves Castro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Castro is rocked!
Eric Distefano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro misses with a hook to the body
and Distefano counters with a right hand from hell and Castro is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Oren (ranked 1861 p4p, 1075 weight class) and Tony Viikinki (ranked 226 p4p, 137 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tarik Oren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oren forces Viikinki back against the cage and clinches.
Viikinki prevents a body shot from Oren.
Oren takes a shot to the head.
Viikinki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oren moves into the clinch.
Viikinki stops a takedown attempt from Oren.
A short uppercut from Oren.
Viikinki breaks the clinch.
Oren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Viikinki.
It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Viikinki dodges the punch combination from Oren.
Oren throws a right hand that misses
and Viikinki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oren is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viikinki moves away from the strike by Oren.
A little jabbing left from Viikinki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viikinki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oren connects with a body shot.
Viikinki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Oren sprawling to the canvas! Oren rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Viikinki finish him?!
Oh Oren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarik Oren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oren is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Viikinki just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Oren has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Viikinki!
Tony Viikinki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 896 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 140 p4p, 267 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Zimmerman slips the punch.
Zimmerman tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Zimmerman in a clinch.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zimmerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Zimmerman's takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Zimmerman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks with his arms.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zimmerman blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zimmerman drags the fight down to the ground.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimmerman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zimmerman looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zimmerman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zimmerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Zimmerman is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zimmerman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks it.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zimmerman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Zimmerman is blocking nicely.
Zimmerman pulls Jackson into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zimmerman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zimmerman has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Shot Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson pushes Zimmerman up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimmerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Zimmerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson forces Zimmerman back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Zimmerman is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zimmerman is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zimmerman avoids it.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Moritz Zimmerman's cut is getting worse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zimmerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zimmerman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman can't get the takedown.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Zimmerman avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Zimmerman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zimmerman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson throws Zimmerman to one side and escapes!
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Zimmerman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Zimmerman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zimmerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zimmerman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmerman cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Zimmerman 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.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zimmerman forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Shot Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman 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.
Zimmerman is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
Moritz Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson tries to stand but Zimmerman is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson stands up from Zimmerman's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zimmerman is defending well for now.
Zimmerman wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Zimmerman's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Zimmerman is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Zimmerman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zimmerman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zimmerman stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Zimmerman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Zimmerman extends and breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zimmerman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moritz Zimmerman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Hall (ranked 729 p4p, 754 weight class) and Hideki Nakamura (ranked 95 p4p, 99 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Pinball Wizard. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Nakamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nakamura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Nakamura rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall tries to pull guard but Nakamura won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall jumps guard.
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking for subs off his back but Nakamura has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Nakamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hall is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Nakamura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nakamura manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamura is struggling to control the position.
Hall fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nakamura darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nakamura.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Nakamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Nakamura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Hall jumps guard and drags Nakamura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura advances position into side control!
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakamura's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Hall is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakamura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hall.
Hall wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hall tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Hideki Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hall is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nakamura gets a clinch.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Hall blocking some punches.
Nakamura cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Hall tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Hall fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall manages to pull guard.
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Nakamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hall has a hand on Nakamura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nakamura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Nakamura fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura trying to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hall is in trouble now - Nakamura has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nakamura. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hideki Nakamura made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benji Torres (ranked 305 p4p, 610 weight class) and Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 37 p4p, 90 weight class). Mukunzi has chosen Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML as his entrance music. Salomon Mukunzi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres looks to land a combination. Mukunzi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Torres seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Mukunzi tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mukunzi tries a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi gets a clinch.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick.
Torres avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Mukunzi does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mukunzi 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 Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mukunzi cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the body
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mukunzi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torres takes a step back to recover.
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!
Torres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Torres's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi throws out a leg kick but Torres moves out of range and Mukunzi only half commits.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mukunzi.
Torres works Mukunzi's body with a nice hook.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi looks to throw a body kick
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the body
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mukunzi connects with a high kick.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres misses with a hook.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Mukunzi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torres if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mukunzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salomon Mukunzi 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.
Mukunzi throws a big shot that misses.
Torres avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Torres misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Mukunzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi lands a front kick.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Mukunzi.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Mukunzi has him pressed against the cage.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torres.
Mukunzi lands with a right to the head.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres takes a shot to the head.
Mukunzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torres blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Mukunzi pushes Torres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mukunzi lands a left hand.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mukunzi tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torres is trying to push Mukunzi away but Mukunzi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a body punch.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mukunzi or not.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mukunzi keeps control of Torres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres takes one to the chin there.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mukunzi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mukunzi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mukunzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mukunzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi lands with a left to the head.
Mukunzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Mukunzi is controlling him.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Mukunzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres tries to work over Mukunzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mukunzi has Torres pressed against the cage, preventing Torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Torres will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Torres working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Mukunzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Torres pushes Mukunzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Torres prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Benji Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to work over Torres's front leg with a kick but Torres checks it.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a head kick that misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi looks to throw a body kick
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mukunzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Mukunzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mukunzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres misses the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi looks to clinch
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Torres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mukunzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salomon Mukunzi.
Well Mukunzi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 341 p4p, 457 weight class) and Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 28 p4p, 39 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Joshy digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Joshy's body.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Joshy.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joshy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Joshy counters with a nice leg kick.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joshy. Joshy obviously looking to wear him down.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a counter high kick but Joshy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joshy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
A big right from Joshy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Joshy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Joshy off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kersikov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Joshy was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitri Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Kersikov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Klimenko (ranked 41 p4p, 138 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 5 p4p, 19 weight class). Klimenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, WEED & MEMORIES. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zachary Klimenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Klimenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Klimenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klimenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Johnson.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Johnson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Klimenko moves his leg out of the way.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Klimenko.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Klimenko slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klimenko. Klimenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Klimenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimenko misses the body punch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klimenko wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimenko darts in trying to clinch
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko connects with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Klimenko checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick but Klimenko avoids it.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Klimenko slips under a jab from Johnson.
Klimenko defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Klimenko coming out on top.
Johnson misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Klimenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Klimenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Klimenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Klimenko misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimenko misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Klimenko throws a lazy head kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Klimenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klimenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Jab by Klimenko.
That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Johnson.
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Klimenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klimenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson tries a low kick but Klimenko avoids it.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Klimenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klimenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klimenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson feints and then cracks Klimenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klimenko down.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Klimenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Klimenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Klimenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Klimenko trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Klimenko stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klimenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy body kick from Klimenko
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimenko defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Klimenko
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Klimenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klimenko scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klimenko checks it well.
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klimenko lands a lovely overhand right.
The cut above Kareem Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Klimenko blocks the leg kick.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zachary Klimenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klimenko's hands.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range.
Klimenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Johnson.
Klimenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Klimenko's knee momentarily.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klimenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Klimenko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson wants to slow Klimenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Klimenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klimenko is able to avoid easily.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Klimenko misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klimenko misses with a leg kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Klimenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Klimenko lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Klimenko waves Johnson back to his feet!
 Johnson is rocked!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Klimenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Johnson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Klimenko Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Johnson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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