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KIFC 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roid Rager Ii (ranked 4864 p4p, 5822 weight class) and Roman Smith (ranked 214 p4p, 226 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roid Rager Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rager Ii clinches.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rager Ii lands a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Rager Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rager Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rager Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rager Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith looks winded!
Nice body punch from Rager Ii.
The referee calls for Rager Ii to work.
A nice left hand lands by Rager Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rager Ii cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Rager Ii is stalling here.
Rager Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Rager Ii dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Rager Ii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rager Ii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roid Rager Ii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bysshe Don (ranked 3085 p4p, 3693 weight class) and Thor Flex (ranked 394 p4p, 452 weight class). Don kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Where the Streets Have No Name - U2. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bysshe Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thor Flex!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Don is looking to chop away at Flex's legs.
An inside leg kick from Don misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Don. That's going to slow Flex down.
An inside leg kick from Don misses.
Don connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flex. Flex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flex closes the distance and clinches.
Flex tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Don smiles and moves away.
Don definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flex clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Don's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Don is trying to push Flex away but Flex has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Don wants to break free but Flex has control.
Flex jumps guard but Don turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don tries to break free but Flex pushes him back against the cage.
Don tries to circle away but Flex has him pinned against the cage.
Flex tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Don smiles and moves away.
Bysshe Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Flex.
Flex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Don. Don obviously looking to wear him down.
Flex walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flex clinches.
Don wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Don's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Don's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Don throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Don.
Flex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Don working hard to break the clinch.
Flex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Don tries to circle away but Flex has him pinned against the cage.
Flex jumps guard but Don turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Flex ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flex no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Don wants to stand but Flex has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Don knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flex on the ground.
Flex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Don can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Don missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Don avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Don avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Don is posturing up here but Flex has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Don tries to roll out but it's too tight and Don has to tap! Slick submission there by Flex!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor Flex!
In defeat, Bysshe Don stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michiel Kortenhorst (ranked 3533 p4p, 3655 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 409 p4p, 416 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michiel Kortenhorst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Kortenhorst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kortenhorst has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kortenhorst pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Smith is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kortenhorst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Leer (ranked 3052 p4p, 3389 weight class) and Sergey Kolomensky (ranked 143 p4p, 156 weight class). Sergey Kolomensky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fred Leer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Kolomensky!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolomensky throws the left hand but Leer avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kolomensky.
Sergey Kolomensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolomensky throws a body punch but Leer moves out of range.
Leer rushes Kolomensky and presses him up against the cage.
Leer tries a knee to the head but Kolomensky blocks it.
Leer stalling against the cage.
Leer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kolomensky is defending well for now.
Kolomensky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kolomensky's elbow.
Kolomensky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leer has him pressed against the cage.
Leer misses with a punch to the body.
Leer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kolomensky's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolomensky avoiding damage as Leer throws knees to the body.
Leer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kolomensky blocking some punches.
Leer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolomensky backwards.
Leer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kolomensky looks winded!
Leer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kolomensky up against the cage.
Kolomensky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Leer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leer breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer moves into the clinch successfully.
Leer tries a body shot but Kolomensky blocks it.
Nice body punch from Leer.
Leer lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Leer crunches a lovely knee into Kolomensky's ribcage.
Leer lands an elbow just above Kolomensky 's eye.
 It looks like Sergey Kolomensky has been cut.
Leer lands a shot to the body.
Kolomensky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leer just leaning against Kolomensky, taking a breather.
Leer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer instigates a clinch.
Kolomensky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Leer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kolomensky can turn it around.
Leer stalling.
Kolomensky working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Leer on the inside.
Kolomensky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leer lands a body punch.
Leer lands with a light punch inside.
Leer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leer digs a right hand into Kolomensky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kolomensky's gas tank.
Leer lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Leer.
Leer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolomensky.
Leer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolomensky.
Leer misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leer lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Leer - that landed with a thud.
Leer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolomensky.
Leer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kolomensky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leer - the referee stops the clock and Kolomensky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leer. Kolomensky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leer throws a wild body kick that Kolomensky sees coming a mile off.
Leer drops Kolomensky with a beautiful combination! Kolomensky stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leer is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Sergey Kolomensky's cut even more.
Leer throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kolomensky crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fred Leer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Leonard (ranked 2862 p4p, 2877 weight class) and John Sheppard (ranked 366 p4p, 368 weight class). Lou Leonard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Leonard.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Sheppard throws a body punch but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A jab from Sheppard finds it's way through Leonard's defenses.
Leonard looks to land a combination but Sheppard avoids it well.
Sheppard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonard manages to avoid it.
Sheppard scores with a hook.
 It looks like Lou Leonard has been cut.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut
and Leonard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sheppard misses with a left hand
and Leonard counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheppard scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheppard looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonard is just out of range.
Leonard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheppard throws a jab when Leonard was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard misses the shot to the body.
Sheppard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sheppard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sheppard finds it's way round the side to connect with Leonard's head.
Sheppard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheppard defending well as Leonard loads up on a big left hand.
Sheppard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sheppard moves away from the strike by Leonard.
Sheppard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheppard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leonard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leonard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonard moves away from the strike by Sheppard.
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard throwing a counter right hand but Sheppard manages to avoid it.
Sheppard swings widly with a right hand
and Leonard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheppard stuns Leonard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonard throws a lazy right hand but Sheppard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheppard lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Leonard.
Sheppard misses the shot to the body.
Sheppard throws a sloppy body shot
and Leonard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonard missing with a left hand there. Sheppard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheppard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sheppard there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonard circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheppard.
Sheppard lands an overhand right.
Oooooh!!! Leonard has knocked Sheppard down with a huge combo! Leonard steps away and waves a wobbly Sheppard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Sheppard is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonard.
Sheppard is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonard finish him?
Sheppard bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Leonard comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sheppard falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sheppard was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Leonard!
A less than humble Lou Leonard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Davison (ranked 2961 p4p, 2951 weight class) and Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 247 p4p, 246 weight class). Davison comes to the cage accompanied by Where the Streets Have No Name - U2. The key to victory for Paul Davison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Simonsgaurd!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison scores with a sloppy right hand. Simonsgaurd should have avoided that one.
Davison cracks Simonsgaurd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davison scores with the left hand. Simonsgaurd knows he should have avoided that one.
Davison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simonsgaurd in his tracks.
Davison works the jab nicely.
Simonsgaurd needs to keep his hands up - Davison had a free shot at his head there.
Davison cracks Simonsgaurd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davison clobbers Simonsgaurd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Simonsgaurd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davison throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Davison.
Simonsgaurd is rocked!
Simonsgaurd looks up at the clock. Bad move! Davison lands a right hand from hell, dropping Simonsgaurd. Davison pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Davison!
An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Davison thanked Island clothing lite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Lewis (ranked 2082 p4p, 3302 weight class) and Geoff Jefferson (ranked 275 p4p, 414 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geoff Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lewis takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson with the counter takedown but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lewis scores with a shot to the body.
Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jefferson, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Jefferson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.
Jefferson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
William Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoff Jefferson.
Lewis gets through Jefferson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
Lewis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jefferson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lewis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
A short right from Lewis.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Lewis pushes Jefferson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson is rocked!
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis lands a body punch.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis works on Jefferson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis works on Jefferson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lewis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis dips a shoulder and cracks Jefferson with a mighty uppercut! Jefferson falls back against the cage and Lewis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jefferson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lewis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Central Cat (ranked 1712 p4p, 2191 weight class) and Tomo Tsuru (ranked 258 p4p, 325 weight class). The key to victory for Central Cat has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Central Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomo Tsuru!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuru tries to clinch but Cat is having none of it.
Tsuru has closed the distance and engaged Cat in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cat fails to land.
Cat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuru misses with a punch to the body.
Cat misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cat or not.
Tsuru lands with a right to the head.
Tsuru is struggling to control the position.
Cat takes a shot to the head.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuru stalling against the cage.
Cat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cat blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuru.
Tsuru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuru lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cat backwards.
Tsuru pushes Cat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cat lands a left hand.
Cat lands with a light punch inside.
Cat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Tsuru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cat misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru has a couple of punches blocked by Cat.
Tsuru digs a right hand underneath Cat's ribcage. Cat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsuru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuru throws a punch but it's blocked by Cat.
Cat throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Tsuru scores with a hook to the body.
Cat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cat misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuru has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cat seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuru can turn it around.
Cat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuru stalling against the cage.
Tsuru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cat backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tsuru has a couple of punches blocked by Cat.
A hook to the body from Tsuru.
Tsuru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cat backwards.
Cat lands a left hand.
Tsuru lands a body shot.
Tsuru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cat swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tsuru - that landed with a thud.
Tsuru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuru blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuru.
Cat struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuru controls his hands.
Tsuru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuru lands a right hand.
Cat is breathing heavily.
Tsuru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cat lands an uppercut.
Cat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuru tries to throw a body punch but Cat avoids it by throwing Tsuru back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Tsuru is working Cat over against the cage.
Cat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuru gets through Cat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cat.
Tsuru lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuru blocks a body shot from Cat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cat.
Tsuru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cat misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cat misses with some punches.
Cat tries a knee to the head but Tsuru blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsuru lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuru has Cat pushed against the cage.
Tsuru scores with a hook to the body.
Cat struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuru controls his hands.
A short right from Tsuru on the inside.
Tsuru misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuru slowing the pace effectively.
Tsuru working aggressively here.
Cat misses with some punches.
Tsuru misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuru lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomo Tsuru dominated that round.
That's time! Cat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tsuru closes the distance and pushes Cat back into the cage.
Cat swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuru throws a punch but it's blocked by Cat.
Cat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuru effectively controlling the action here.
Tsuru misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Tsuru.
Cat blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuru.
Tsuru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
Tsuru tries to work over Cat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cat takes a shot to the head.
Tsuru misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cat.
Tsuru scores with a shot to the side of Cat's head.
Tsuru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Cat - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru lands a body shot.
Cat misses with a knee strike.
Tsuru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cat tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuru avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuru stalls.
Tsuru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuru blocks an uppercut.
Tsuru misses with a punch on the inside.
Cat tries a knee to the head but Tsuru blocks it.
Tsuru avoiding damage as Cat throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Tsuru.
Tsuru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuru struggles to land a body shot inside as Cat controls his hands.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuru prevents a body shot from Cat.
Tsuru taking a breather.
Tsuru scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuru avoiding damage as Cat throws knees to the body.
Cat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuru slowing the pace effectively.
Tsuru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuru can't find room to land a body shot as Cat controls the action.
Cat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Tsuru.
Tsuru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cat is keeping busy.
Tsuru wants to stall.
Tomo Tsuru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tsuru trying to control the position but instead, Cat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsuru into the cage.
Cat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tsuru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuru throws a punch but it's blocked by Cat.
Tsuru avoiding damage as Cat throws knees to the body.
Tsuru digs a right hand underneath Cat's ribcage. Cat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsuru tries to work over Cat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cat throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Cat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuru's elbow.
Tsuru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuru gets through Cat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Tsuru as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cat tries a knee to the head but Tsuru blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tsuru - that landed with a thud.
Tsuru lands with a light punch inside.
Cat has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Tsuru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cat backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Tsuru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuru scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuru controlling the action here for a moment.
Tsuru presses Cat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsuru gets through Cat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuru.
Cat misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Tsuru.
Tsuru has Cat pushed against the cage.
Tsuru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuru lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Tsuru's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tsuru lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomo Tsuru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tsuru clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuru.
Cat scores with a shot to the side of Tsuru's head.
Tsuru lands with a right to the head.
Cat takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Tsuru - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Tsuru.
Tsuru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Tsuru on the inside.
Tsuru works on Cat's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Tsuru as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuru lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Tsuru - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuru struggles to land a body shot inside as Cat controls his hands.
Tsuru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cat backwards.
Tsuru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuru is working Cat over against the cage.
Tsuru misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cat backwards.
Tsuru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuru struggles to land a body shot inside as Cat controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Tsuru.
Cat misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuru is working Cat over against the cage.
Cat has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
A right hand to the body from Tsuru.
Tsuru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cat.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuru.
Tsuru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 Cat is rocked!
Tsuru pushes Cat against the cage. Tsuru is working some dirty boxing. Tsuru pushes off with a quick right hook! Cat goes down! Cat tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tsuru moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomo Tsuru!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doja Cee (ranked 1093 p4p, 1178 weight class) and Hrvoje Kovacevic (ranked 159 p4p, 169 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doja Cee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hrvoje Kovacevic!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacevic misses with a left hand
letting Cee counter with a right hand.
It looks like Hrvoje Kovacevic has been cut.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacevic throws a looping overhand right but Cee ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacevic misses with a hook. Cee ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Cee's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic slips under a jab.
Cee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacevic connects with a body shot.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacevic connects with the punch.
Cee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cee.
Cee throws a body punch but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cee to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovacevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacevic lands with an overhand left.
Cee slips a jab from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a body shot.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Cee moves out of range.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cee moves away.
Kovacevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovacevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cee at a distance.
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!
Kovacevic cracks a nice hook into Cee's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovacevic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cee rather than just go for the knockout.
Kovacevic with a nice cross.
Kovacevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cee.
Cee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacevic.
Kovacevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic misses the body punch
and Cee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovacevic lands a right hook to the body.
Kovacevic scores with a body shot.
Cee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kovacevic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cee is looking to counter punch.
Kovacevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Cee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cee blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cee.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Cee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovacevic connects with a crisp jab.
Kovacevic misses with a hook.
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Cee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovacevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cee.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacevic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Cee misses.
Kovacevic lands a slapping body shot.
Kovacevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Cee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cee moves away.
Cee is looking to counter punch.
Kovacevic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cee throwing a counter right hand but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch
and Cee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic lands a jab to the head.
Kovacevic throws the left hand but Cee avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hrvoje Kovacevic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kovacevic misses the jab.
A big left from Cee misses.
Cee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovacevic to score with a decent uppercut.
Cee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacevic moves out of range as Cee strikes.
Kovacevic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cee.
Cee avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
Cee takes one to the side of the head.
Kovacevic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Kovacevic - just one landing.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cee.
Kovacevic cracks Cee with an open hand slap.
Cee looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kovacevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacevic throws a looping overhand right but Cee ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cee misses its target.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cee's head backwards.
Kovacevic scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacevic works Cee's body with a nice hook.
Cee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovacevic's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Cee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cee on the side of the head.
Cee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
Kovacevic looks to clinch
and Cee counters with a nice body shot.
Cee throws a lazy uppercut
and Cee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
A little feinted left hand from Cee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovacevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Cee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic tests Cee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Cee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a glancing blow to the side of Cee's head.
Kovacevic lands a really nice looking cross but Cee seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic lands a right hook to the body.
Cee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovacevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cee.
Kovacevic sizes up Cee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cee takes one to the chin there.
Kovacevic swings for the body but Cee moves out of range.
Cee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cee throws a shot from downtown. Kovacevic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Cee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cee with a nice cross.
Kovacevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cee.
Kovacevic thuds his right hand into Cee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Cee does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Kovacevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hrvoje Kovacevic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kovacevic swings for the body but Cee moves out of range.
Kovacevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Cee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Cee.
Kovacevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacevic misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Kovacevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cee doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cee is just out of range.
Cee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cee drops his hands momentarily and Kovacevic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic lands a jab to the head.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cee is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kovacevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cee doesn't seem phased though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cee moves forwards but Kovacevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovacevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovacevic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kovacevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Cee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovacevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
Cee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cee throws a shot from downtown. Kovacevic moves away and avoids it.
Cee takes a swing at Kovacevic's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cee.
It looked like Cee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacevic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cee with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doja Cee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovacevic with a hook.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cee throws a lazy right hand but Kovacevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cee ducks under a wild hook from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovacevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cee at a distance.
Kovacevic scores with a nice right hand.
Kovacevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cee moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic connects with a body shot.
Kovacevic cracks Cee with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cee moves away.
Cee slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Cee moves out of range.
Kovacevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cee.
Cee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacevic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cee defending well as Kovacevic loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Kovacevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cee doesn't seem phased though.
Cee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacevic.
Cee throwing a counter right hand but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cee counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Cee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cee moves out of range as Kovacevic strikes.
Cee is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Cee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
Cee throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cee.
Kovacevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cee manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Kovacevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovacevic 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Read (ranked 685 p4p, 1424 weight class) and Jason Jungle (ranked 94 p4p, 217 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonard Read!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Jungle!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jungle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jungle counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
Jungle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jungle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jungle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Read down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jungle advances to full mount.
Jungle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Read is rocked!
It looks like Leonard Read has been cut.
Read really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jungle raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Read is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jungle softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Read is out cold! Jungle jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jungle!
Jason Jungle is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jason Jungle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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