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C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 2458 p4p, 5020 weight class) and Suzaku Kururugi (ranked 301 p4p, 485 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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17 - 11 - 1 |
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10 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suzaku Kururugi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Kururugi lands.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kururugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Kururugi.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kururugi pushes White away with a front kick.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kururugi.
Good leg kick by Kururugi.
Kururugi throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White jabs Kururugi right on the nose. Kururugi blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kururugi walks into a jab.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kururugi has time to react.
White avoids a kick to the body.
Kururugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Kururugi tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kururugi slips a straight right by White.
Kururugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kururugi looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kururugi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 It looks like Thor White has been cut.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
White throws a body punch but Kururugi moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kururugi misses.
White drives through with a takedown into Kururugi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kururugi is keeping the position for now.
Kururugi trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kururugi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kururugi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kururugi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White sneaks back into half guard.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. White manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking for a triangle here but Kururugi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kururugi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
White is looking for a sweep.
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kururugi's best efforts.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kururugi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White gets back to full guard.
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kururugi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kururugi passes into half guard.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kururugi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kururugi's back!
White looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor White's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kururugi circles away.
And Kururugi responds with a good body kick, but White manages to step out the way in time.
Kururugi moves away from the strike by White.
Kururugi looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White scores with a nice right hand.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kururugi.
Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Kururugi counters with a nice kick to the body.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White shoots in and drives through. Kururugi sprawls well.
Kururugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Kururugi counters with a good, hard body kick but White shrugs it off.
Kururugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White dips to his left and cracks Kururugi with an uppercut!
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Kururugi is just out of range.
White has been working on his balance at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kururugi.
White lands a jab to Kururugi's midsection.
Kururugi swinging wildly here.
White throws a shot to the body.
Thor White is winning the standup battle so far.
Kururugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Kururugi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
White misses with a body shot
and Kururugi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Kururugi is predictable there
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Kururugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White backing away here, and Kururugi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kururugi can do to turn this around?
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Kururugi is just out of range.
Kururugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kururugi's waist but Kururugi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White digs a good hook to Kururugi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kururugi staying out of range there.
Suzaku Kururugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kururugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White throws a looping overhand right but Kururugi ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from White misses.
White walks into a left hand.
White takes a swing at Kururugi's ribcage but misses.
Kururugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kururugi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kururugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kururugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Kururugi counters with a nice body shot.
Kururugi walks into a straight right hand from White.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
White connects with a right hand. Kururugi shakes it off.
Kururugi catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kururugi lands a nice shot to the body.
White misses with an uppercut
and Kururugi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kururugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kururugi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows White to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White wants to pass the guard but Kururugi is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Kururugi tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kururugi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kururugi pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thor White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
White misses with a straight left.
Kururugi counters with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White drives through with a takedown into Kururugi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
White wants to pass the guard but Kururugi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kururugi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Kururugi in his guard.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking for a triangle but Kururugi pushes his legs off easily.
White has his feet on Kururugi's thighs here. He's pushed Kururugi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kururugi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor White!
A very excited looking Thor White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Laguera (ranked 1653 p4p, 1797 weight class) and My Time (ranked 149 p4p, 168 weight class). My Time has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, My Time!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time is looking to clinch but Laguera is avoiding it.
Laguera misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Time has managed to clinch.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
Time lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laguera backwards.
Laguera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Time working aggressively here.
Laguera has had enough of the clinch but Time keeps him there for the moment.
Laguera is trying to push Time away but Time has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laguera throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
Time closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laguera can't break the clinch.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laguera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Time on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Laguera misses with a hook.
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Time moves into range and clinches up with Laguera.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Laguera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laguera!
Time forces Laguera back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Time on the inside.
Laguera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laguera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time working aggressively here.
Time keeps control of Laguera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Laguera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Laguera blocking some punches.
Laguera breaks from the clinch.
Laguera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laguera throwing a counter right hand but Time manages to avoid it.
Laguera cracks Time with an open hand slap.
Laguera tries to keep at a distance but Time has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laguera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Time lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laguera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
Time instigates a clinch.
Laguera tries to break the clinch but Time is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laguera throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Time avoids the head kick by Laguera.
Time moves in looking to clinch but Laguera pushes him off.
Laguera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Time looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Time tries to clinch up.
Laguera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laguera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laguera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laguera misses with a few strikes there.
Time walks into a straight right hand from Laguera.
Time is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laguera connects with a right hand. Time shakes it off.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laguera.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laguera.
Laguera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time moves to clinch but Laguera breaks away
and Laguera counters with a left and a right that stings Time.
Time rushes Laguera and presses him up against the cage.
Time pushes Laguera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laguera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Time has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laguera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Time is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laguera lands a nice hook to Time's body. Time takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Time takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Time slips under a jab from Laguera.
Time tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laguera counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laguera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Laguera.
Laguera throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time instigates a clinch.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laguera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laguera blocks an uppercut.
Laguera blocks an uppercut.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laguera blocking some punches.
Laguera blocking some punches.
Laguera blocking some punches.
Laguera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laguera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Laguera misses.
Time walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laguera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Time.
Laguera circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time wants to clinch
and Laguera counters with a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laguera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Time is looking to clinch.
Time takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Time rushes Laguera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Laguera.
Laguera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Time has him pressed against the cage.
Laguera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laguera just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Time on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Time tries to clinch up.
Time closes the distance and clinches.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Laguera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time has Laguera pressed against the cage, preventing Laguera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Time working aggressively here.
Time 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Time working aggressively here.
My Time seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Time.
Laguera is trying to break the clinch but Time is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laguera.
Laguera blocks an uppercut.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera tries to break the clinch but Time is controlling the position.
Laguera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Time moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time misses with some punches.
Laguera working hard to break the clinch.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Time on the inside.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Laguera.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Time tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laguera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Time gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laguera.
The fighters circling - Laguera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time instigates a clinch.
Time misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguera breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laguera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Time.
Laguera thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Time.
Time misses with the head strike.
Laguera is trying to break the clinch but Time is controlling him.
Laguera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Time lands a hook that snaps the head of Laguera backwards.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laguera blocking some punches.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Laguera.
Time working aggressively here.
Time prevents Laguera from breaking the clinch.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time blocks a head kick by Laguera.
Laguera misses with a straight right.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Time tries to clinch there but Laguera circles away.
Laguera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laguera.
Time wants to clinch
and Laguera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laguera keeps the fight on the outside.
Laguera throwing a counter right hand but Time manages to avoid it.
Time tries to clinch but Laguera is having none of it.
Time moves into the clinch successfully.
Laguera working hard to break the clinch.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Laguera.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laguera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laguera is looking to break free of the clinch but Time has double underhooks.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguera scoring well with a low kick there.
Laguera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laguera throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Laguera misses the target.
Time swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguera looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laguera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laguera.
Laguera wants to break free but Time has control.
Laguera working hard to break the clinch.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Laguera.
Laguera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laguera manages to break the clinch.
Laguera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Time is looking to clinch.
Laguera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Time is looking to clinch.
Laguera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Laguera lands with a slapping head kick.
Alejandro Laguera is winning the standup battle so far.
Time is looking to clinch but Laguera is avoiding it.
Laguera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Laguera.
Time moves into the clinch.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but My Time will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Time closes the distance and clinches.
Time keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laguera's efforts to push away.
Time working aggressively here.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Laguera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Laguera breaks the clinch.
Time wants to clinch.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laguera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Time rushes Laguera and presses him up against the cage.
Laguera breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laguera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Time wants to clinch up but Laguera keeps it at a distance.
Time clinches.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Time wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Time.
A lazy left from Laguera finds it's target.
Time tries to close the distance and clinch but Laguera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Laguera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Time.
Time slips under a jab.
Laguera scores with a jab to the head.
Laguera throws out a powerful jab.
Laguera thuds a left hand into Time's body.
Time tries to clinch up but Laguera circles away and keeps his distance.
Laguera lands the left hand.
Laguera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laguera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laguera counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time wants to clinch but Laguera slips to the side
letting Laguera counter with a right hand.
Time fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laguera, pushing him back against the cage.
Laguera blocks an uppercut.
Time throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagueras head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laguera blocks an uppercut.
Laguera is trying to break the clinch but Time is controlling him.
Laguera tries to circle away but Time has him pinned against the cage.
Time keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laguera's efforts to push away.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Laguera.
Time lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laguera is trying to force a seperation but Time has the dominant position.
Time gets through Laguera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laguera can't break the clinch.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
Time misses with the head strike.
Laguera blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Laguera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagueras head.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Laguera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laguera.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laguera blocking some punches.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laguera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laguera manages to break the clinch.
Time slips under a jab.
Time moves in looking to clinch but Laguera pushes him off.
Time fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laguera, pushing him back against the cage.
Laguera is looking to break free of the clinch but Time has double underhooks.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laguera wants to break free but Time has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguera wants to get back to striking at distance but Time won't allow it.
Laguera can't break the clinch.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Laguera is trying to push Time away but Time has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laguera wants to break free but Time has control.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laguera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laguera blocking some punches.
Laguera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laguera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Time tries to clinch but Laguera moves out of range.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
Time takes the fight into the clinch.
Time has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Laguera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to My Time.
I think Time has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Laguera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Helix (ranked 1204 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 90 p4p, 99 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Helix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Helix off the cage and back into range.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Helix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helix, as that shot connected.
Helix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Helix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Helix misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
It looked like Helix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
Helix digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Helix rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Helix tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Helix.
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land.
Helix working aggressively here.
Helix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Helix.
Helix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
Helix blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Helix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helix.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Helix.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Helix swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryce Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Helix lands a shot to the body.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Helix.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson blocking some punches.
Helix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Helix presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Helix lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Helix prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Helix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Helix on the inside.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Helix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryce Helix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Helix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Helix counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helix throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Helix misses with a straight left.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Helix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Helix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helix lands with a right hand.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Jackson dives in and grabs Helix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helix pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Helix leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Helix lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Jackson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Helix. Jackson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Helix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryce Helix!
Bryce Helix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aatreya Mahrishi (ranked 1293 p4p, 1152 weight class) and AJ Brown (ranked 203 p4p, 181 weight class). Mahrishi's entrance music is On the Precipe of Defeat. A fine choice. Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ace Hood - Undefeated. 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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206
14 - 7 - 0 |
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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 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Aatreya Mahrishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Brown.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Brown swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahrishis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahrishi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahrishi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mahrishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Mahrishi moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahrishi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
AJ Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mahrishi throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahrishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahrishi throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
AJ Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahrishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahrishi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahrishi misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahrishi circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahrishi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Brown.
Mahrishi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahrishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown stuns Mahrishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown tries to land a front kick but Mahrishi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Mahrishi counters with a left to the body.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown cracks Mahrishi with an open hand slap.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Brown lands a body shot.
Mahrishi 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.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Mahrishi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahrishi misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahrishi will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahrishi takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Mahrishi with a good jab.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown scores with the left hand. Mahrishi knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Mahrishi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Mahrishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown thuds a left hand into Mahrishi's body.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Brown defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, AJ Brown 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Kisei (ranked 615 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 103 p4p, 180 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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20 - 13 - 0 |
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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 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kiso Kisei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Kisei has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab from Kisei.
Higgins with a nice cross.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Higgins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kisei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Higgins throws a solid leg kick but Kisei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Higgins.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Kisei misses with a jab to the body
and Higgins counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Kisei saw it coming and moves away.
Kisei misses with a left hand
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisei checks it well.
Higgins clinches up with Kisei and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Higgins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kisei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Higgins uses from the top position.
Kisei is looking to stand back up but Higgins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kisei.
Higgins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a low kick but Kisei moves out of range easily.
Kisei lands with a right hand.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kisei avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Kisei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a left and a right that stings Kisei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a nice leg kick.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Kisei's ribs.
Kisei connects with a jab.
Kisei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Kisei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins misses the jab.
Kisei punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Higgins slips under a jab.
Higgins scores with a jab. Kisei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Kisei saw it coming and moves away.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgins cracks Kisei with a nice body shot.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Higgins gets through Kisei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.
Kisei pulls guard effortlessly.
Higgins is standing up over Kisei. Kisei looks to escape but Higgins dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Higgins misses.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kisei momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Kisei cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kisei with a body shot.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins lands with a straight right. Kisei didn't see that one coming.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Higgins.
Kisei blocks the body kick.
Higgins moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Higgins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Higgins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Higgins is looking to slow Kisei down with leg kicks.
Kisei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Higgins takes one on the button.
Higgins motions for Kisei to come forward. Higgins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Higgins tries to get set, Kisei tries to push him back and clinch up but Higgins manages to avoid the attempt.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kisei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higgins at a distance.
Higgins connects with a looping right hand.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Higgins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Higgins takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Kisei punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
Higgins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins connects with an inside leg kick.
Kisei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Higgins lands a nice looking body kick.
Kisei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higgins tests Kisei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Kisei in a clinch.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisei.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kisei pulls Higgins into guard.
Higgins is standing up over Kisei. Kisei looks to escape but Higgins dives into side control.
Kisei is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Higgins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kisei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins clinches up with Kisei and pushes him back against the cage.
Kisei ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kisei no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Higgins stands and steps away. Kisei gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kisei throws a lazy uppercut
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higgins.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Higgins slips a jab from Kisei.
A big left from Kisei misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kisei is out of range.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Kisei scores with a nice right hand.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
Kisei 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.
Higgins is looking for the big counter here.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kisei misses with a right hand
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Kisei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Higgins is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higgins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higgins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kisei misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kisei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Higgins lands but Kisei takes it in his stride.
Kisei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kisei. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei connects with a crisp jab.
Kisei lands the left hand.
Donk. Higgins catches Kisei right on the button with a cross.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
Kisei cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei misses the jab.
Higgins rushes Kisei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins pushes Kisei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Kisei prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins digs a right hand into Kisei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kisei's gas tank.
Kisei lands a nice uppercut.
Kisei pulls guard successfully.
Kiso Kisei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Higgins 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.
Kisei is working an open guard so Higgins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Kisei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higgins.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Higgins misses.
Kisei lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins lands the left hand.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins misses with a wild combination.
Higgins throws a leg kick which misses Kisei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kisei tries to avoid it.
Kisei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kisei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but Kisei pushes him off.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kisei there.
Kisei scores with a jab. Higgins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kisei takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins scores with a kick to the body.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Higgins scores with a jab.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higgins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Higgins breaks away and moves out of range.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Higgins tenderised Kisei's leg. Kisei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Higgins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a thumping low kick.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higgins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins 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 Ispa Murhaa (ranked 664 p4p, 940 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 91 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov throws a big shot that misses.
Shipilov 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.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Shipilov throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shipilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shipilov drops Murhaa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murhaa looks back up at him and smiles so Shipilov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa thumps Shipilov with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Shipilov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a double jab
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Shipilov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Shipilov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Shipilov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 358 p4p, 602 weight class) and Ed Jones (ranked 50 p4p, 80 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuentes tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuentes prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fuentes lands an uppercut.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Fuentes.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuentes throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuentes backwards.
Fuentes working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuentes.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones wants to stall.
Fuentes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuentes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones looks winded!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land.
Fuentes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to work over Fuentes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuentes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Fuentes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones trying to stall but Fuentes improves his position.
Jones is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Fuentes has denied him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuentes.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Fuentes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones prevents a body shot from Fuentes.
Fuentes stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuentes lands a shoulder strike.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Fuentes gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuentes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuentes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fuentes is keeping busy.
Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes working aggressively here.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuentes backwards.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Fuentes throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones switches off momentarily and Fuentes cracks him with a monster right hand! Jones topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Fuentes dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Fuentes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
An out of breath Pedro Fuentes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 105 p4p, 231 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 16 p4p, 37 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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World class boxer
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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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gothic Line!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte tests Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bonaparte. Those never looked like landing.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick from Bonaparte.
A good leg kick by Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Bonaparte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bonaparte throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonaparte.
A jab lands there for Line.
It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte scores with a nice right hand.
Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Line.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Bonaparte connects with a looping right hand.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonaparte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte misses with a body kick.
Bonaparte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Line momentarily.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line slips a straight right by Bonaparte.
As Bonaparte backs off Line throws a huge counter combo but Bonaparte manages to avoid it all.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Line avoids the body shot from Bonaparte.
Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte misses with a leg kick
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Line. Line circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonaparte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Bonaparte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line takes one on the button.
Line takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonaparte loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonaparte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Bonaparte throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Line might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bonaparte has got the better of the exchanges.
Bonaparte misses with a few strikes there.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonaparte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonaparte throws a big shot that misses.
Bonaparte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonaparte throws a right hand that misses
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Line scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonaparte misses the target.
Line with a jab.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Bonaparte quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Line throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonaparte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Bonaparte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
Maximilian Bonaparte is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line moves out of range of the body kick.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.
Line instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line lands an uppercut.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Line is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
Line is working Bonaparte over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Line.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Bonaparte does it's job there.
Line misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Bonaparte's head back.
Line misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximilian Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Line throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Line might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonaparte dips to his left and cracks Line with an uppercut!
Bonaparte throws a lazy head kick
and Line counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Gothic Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonaparte lands with a nice body kick.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Line slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line misses with a head kick.
Bonaparte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line throws a big counter head kick but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Bonaparte misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Bonaparte finds it's way through Line's defenses.
Bonaparte throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Bonaparte lands a nice hook to Line's body. Line takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Line scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonaparte stuns Line with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonaparte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximilian Bonaparte.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonaparte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Convicted 2nd string - give me Kilo or Kersikov rematch '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 163 p4p, 334 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 12 p4p, 51 weight class). Gunnarsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Björk - Army Of Me. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Menday listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson manages to get full guard.
Gunnarsson looking to control.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position.
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Menday defends easily.
Gunnarsson controls Menday momentarily but Menday frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday connects with a couple of short punches.
Menday is in close to Gunnarsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Menday is proving a slippery customer.
Gunnarsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Menday uses it to pass to side control.
Gunnarsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Menday looks up at the clock and then as Gunnarsson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Menday smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Menday cracks Gunnarsson with a big right hand but Gunnarsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gunnarsson struggling a bit here.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunnarsson.
Menday postures up.
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Menday pushes his legs off easily.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Menday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menday defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menday defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday distracts Gunnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Menday 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 Gunnarsson.
Menday grinds an elbow into Gunnarsson's temple.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Menday lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunnarsson sprawls well. Gunnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
Menday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gunnarsson's guard.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Menday 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 Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Menday is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Menday has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday lands a nice shot to the head.
Gunnarsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Menday is having none of it.
Menday scoring with strikes but Gunnarsson is staying in there.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position but Menday isn't that keen on the idea.
Gunnarsson tries to lock up and control but Menday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday with a couple of short strikes.
Gunnarsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gunnarsson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Menday's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
During a confident post fight interview, Adams Menday 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 4 p4p, 11 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Kahn's entrance music is كارتل مدان. A fine choice. Nakagawa has chosen Koto - CloZee as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahn as he avoids it easily.
Kahn scores with a nice strike.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kahn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kahn as he works his way to full guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahn is keeping the position for now.
Nakagawa stands and throws Kahn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Nakagawa controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kahn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn defending against the ground and pound.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakagawa tries for a kimura but Kahn is defending well.
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.
Nakagawa looking to control but instead Kahn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Kahn is defending the position.
Nakagawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakagawa seems to be working for a kimura but Kahn defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kahn!
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Nakagawa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa working the strikes but Kahn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nakagawa looks to land a strike but Kahn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa advances to half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Kahn is keeping him busy.
Nakagawa is pressing down on Kahn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kahn is holding on for now.
Nakagawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kahn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakagawa.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Kahn defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Kahn is a slippery customer.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Kahn is blocking nicely.
Nakagawa trying to mount his opponent but Kahn defends it.
Nakagawa passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakagawa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kahn defends it well.
Nakagawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nakagawa unloads with some shots from mount but Kahn bucks and avoids them well.
Nakagawa has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kahn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mohammed Kahn spoke after the fight, saying 'Jihad!'.
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