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SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Steele (ranked 1492 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Salyn Sarethi (ranked 209 p4p, 146 weight class). Steele comes into the arena with Manowar - Heart of Steel blaring out of the sound system. Sarethi has chosen Blue Ice as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Sarethi's defenses.
Sarethi looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sarethi blocks the low kick.
Sarethi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sarethi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sarethi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele throws a leg kick which misses Sarethi's front leg but catches the back leg as Sarethi tries to avoid it.
Sarethi misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Sarethi.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarethi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sarethi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele cracks Sarethi with an open hand slap.
Sarethi scores with a nice strike.
Steele punishes Sarethi's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Sarethi misses.
A jab from Steele misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarethi missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Sarethi takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steele.
Steele scores with a hook.
Steele thuds a left hand into Sarethi's body.
Sarethi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarethi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sarethi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steele digs a good hook to Sarethi's body.
Sarethi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarethi throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarethi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarethi.
Sarethi 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.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Sarethi moves out of range easily.
Stanley Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarethi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarethi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steele throws a low kick but Sarethi moves out of range easily.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Sarethi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele throws out a leg kick but Sarethi moves out of range and Steele only half commits.
Steele misses with a hook
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sarethi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Sarethi misses with a left hand
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
Steele slips a straight right by Sarethi.
Steele throws a jab when Sarethi was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Steele.
Sarethi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a hook but Sarethi blocks it.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Sarethi moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarethi ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Sarethi scores with a nice head shot.
Steele slips under a jab from Sarethi.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarethi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarethi tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steele wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sarethi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sarethi has Steele pressed against the cage, preventing Steele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sarethi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Sarethi breaks the clinch.
Sarethi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Steele looks to land a right hand but Sarethi moved out of range.
Sarethi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele lands with an overhand left.
Sarethi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sarethi scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Sarethi.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele moves out of range as Sarethi throws a body kick.
Sarethi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele misses with a hook. Sarethi ducked under it nicely.
Steele works Sarethi's body with a nice hook.
Steele throws a leg kick but Sarethi checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Sarethi slips the punch.
Sarethi walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
Both fighters circling a little - Sarethi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Steele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sarethi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele throws a leg kick that misses.
Sarethi misses with a hook
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarethi blocks a jab.
Sarethi counters with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steele lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sarethi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sarethi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steele misses with a hook. Sarethi ducked under it nicely.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele throws a jab when Sarethi was well out of range.
It seemed like Sarethi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of Sarethi's head.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarethi's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarethi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch up but Sarethi circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Sarethi does it's job there.
Sarethi misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarethi thinking.
Stanley Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarethi throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarethi cracks Steele with an open hand slap.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Sarethi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sarethi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sarethi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarethi.
Steele lands with a straight right. Sarethi didn't see that one coming.
Steele moves away from the strike by Sarethi.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Sarethi seems unphased.
Sarethi lands an overhand right.
Stanley Steele's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarethi tries a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Sarethi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steele.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Sarethi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steele at a distance.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Sarethi moved out of range.
Steele moves out of range as Sarethi strikes.
Sarethi blocks a jab.
Sarethi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sarethi is out of range and Steele settles back down.
Sarethi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Sarethi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steele's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarethi.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Sarethi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarethi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarethi lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Stanley Steele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sarethi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Steele.
Sarethi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarethi.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarethi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sarethi misses the jab.
Sarethi lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Sarethi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarethi throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Sarethi misses with a looping left.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Sarethi counters with a right hand to the body.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Sarethi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarethi throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Sarethi misses the shot to the body.
Steele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sarethi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sarethi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarethi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarethi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sarethi counter with a right hand.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Steele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Salyn Sarethi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sarethi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarethi.
Steele throws the left hand but Sarethi avoids the punch easily.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sarethi.
Sarethi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Sarethi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steele misses with a hook.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarethi.
Sarethi misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarethi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarethi checks a leg kick nicely.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarethi moves away.
Steele cracks Sarethi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele cracks Sarethi with a good jab.
Sarethi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a low kick as Sarethi jumps back.
Sarethi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele throws a head kick but Sarethi moves out of range.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Sarethi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarethi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele scores with a hook.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Sarethi's shoulder, as Sarethi tries to avoid the shot.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarethi.
Sarethi slips under a jab.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarethi lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarethi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Sarethi moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele misses with a double jab
and Sarethi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steele throws a hook but Sarethi avoids it easily.
Sarethi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Sarethi.
Jeez, Stanley Steele's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stanley Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Salyn Sarethi!
A victorious Salyn Sarethi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antun Simunic (ranked 1556 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Average Tycoon Player (ranked 195 p4p, 161 weight class). Simunic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monster. Antun Simunic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Average Tycoon Player's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antun Simunic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Average Tycoon Player!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simunic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tycoon Player looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tycoon Player misses the target.
Tycoon Player just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon Player swings widly with a right hand
and Simunic counters with a stiff right hand.
Simunic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tycoon Player blocks the body kick.
Tycoon Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simunic is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Simunic.
Nice cross by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player misses with a two punch combination.
Simunic throws an off balance right hand
and Tycoon Player counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Simunic.
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!
Simunic throws a body kick that misses.
Tycoon Player throws out a counter right but Simunic avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Simunic misses
and Tycoon Player counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simunic cracks Tycoon Player with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simunic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tycoon Player to stand back up!
Simunic drops Tycoon Player with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tycoon Player looks back up at him and smiles so Simunic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Tycoon Player is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tycoon Player misses.
Tycoon Player is still on wobbly legs! Can Simunic finish him?
Tycoon Player takes a swing at Simunic's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon Player seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick lands for Simunic.
Simunic moves out of range of the strikes.
Simunic keeps Tycoon Player at a distance using the push kick.
Tycoon Player looks winded!
Tycoon Player looks to land a right hand but Simunic moved out of range.
It appears Simunic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Simunic closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tycoon Player out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!
Our winner, Antun Simunic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 287 p4p, 765 weight class) and Philip Marcus (ranked 26 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus throws an off balance right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Marcus.
Marcus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Marcus.
A jab from Marcus misses.
It looked like Jurgensen Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its target.
Marcus misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Marcus jabs at Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Marcus swinging wildly here.
Marcus 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.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marcus wants to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Marcus misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcus throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Marcus throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Marcus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jurgensen Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Marcus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez is predictable there
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcus misses with a right hand
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Marcus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Marcus throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Marcus misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marcus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jurgensen Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Marcus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jurgensen Sanchez. Marcus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Marcus.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Marcus. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Jurgensen Sanchez coming out on top.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jurgensen Sanchez's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Marcus throws an off balance right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcus.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcus counters with a one-two to the body.
Marcus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marcus misses with a body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to move into range but Marcus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marcus's sensitive parts.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Marcus takes one to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy body kick
and Marcus counters with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcus misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marcus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Marcus is looking to land body kicks.
Marcus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Marcus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jurgensen Sanchez has got the better of the exchanges.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Marcus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurgensen Sanchez motions for Marcus to come forward. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a body kick. Marcus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marcus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marcus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jurgensen Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jurgensen Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Marcus misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Marcus looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marcus throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Marcus misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Marcus blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Marcus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marcus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
It looks like Jurgensen Sanchez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez tried to counter with a leg kick but Marcus avoided it.
A lazy left from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus swings widly with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Marcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus throws a body kick that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcus is looking for the big counter here.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcus to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Marcus throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Marcus only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez clobbers Marcus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcus tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marcus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range and Marcus settles back down.
Marcus throws a big shot that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus misses with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez is predictable there
and Marcus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus scores with a leg kick.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcus throws out the jab.
It looked like Jurgensen Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marcus thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
As Marcus backs away, Jurgensen Sanchez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marcus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a leg kick
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcus throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Marcus misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Marcus throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus misses with a double jab
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Philip Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus tried to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Marcus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marcus just manages to avoid it.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marcus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus throws a lazy head kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus throws an off balance right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hansen (ranked 789 p4p, 655 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 103 p4p, 85 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hansen counter with a right hand.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Marcus Hansen has been cut.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Hansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hansen clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hansen misses the jab.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Hansen misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen lands a jab to McCarthy's midsection.
Hansen misses with a looping left.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Hansen counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansen. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansen scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses the jab.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hansen throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Hansen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen lands a head shot.
Marcus Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hansen enables McCarthy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hansen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen trying to strike off his back.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
Hansen taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hansen's legs.
Hansen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen struggling a bit here.
McCarthy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hansen tries to improve position but can't.
Hansen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
McCarthy turns into Hansen and is now in his guard.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Hansen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCarthy pulls Hansen in close to prevent any damage.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hansen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hansen works McCarthy's body with a nice hook.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the body
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control.
Hansen wants to control but McCarthy is keeping him busy.
Hansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
McCarthy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Hansen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hansen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hansen in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy pushing down on Hansen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy moves nicely into side control.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy staying calm.
Hansen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy landing strikes.
Hansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
McCarthy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCarthy turns into Hansen and is now in his guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Hansen defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy passes Hansen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Hansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hansen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hansen just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Hansen.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
Hansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen misses the jab.
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Hansen's guard.
Hansen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy stands and throws Hansen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hansen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hansen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
Hansen tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy is working Hansen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hansen tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scoring with punches and elbows.
McCarthy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hansen taking a bit of punishment here - McCarthy scoring with strikes.
 Hansen is rocked!
McCarthy lands a strong strike to the head of Hansen. That's dazed him! McCarthy looking to finish here. Hansen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McCarthy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bethania Valverde (ranked 231 p4p, 417 weight class) and Ispa Mfer (ranked 14 p4p, 27 weight class). Valverde comes to the cage accompanied by LLAMAME YA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ispa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valverde swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valverde to score with a decent uppercut.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
A bone on bone clash there as Valverde blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer throws a nice head kick!
Mfer defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valverde is rocked!
It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Valverde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer jabs Valverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valverde is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Valverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Valverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Valverde misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Danga de danga de dang - Valverde scores with a four punch combination!
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer cracks Valverde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Mfer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Mfer.
Valverde misses with a hook
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Mfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valverde had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valverde.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Valverde looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Valverde misses the jab.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Valverde counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valverde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mfer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A good leg kick by Valverde.
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valverde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Valverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer clinches.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valverde walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valverde thinking.
Mfer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valverde sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Mfer misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Valverde blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer pushes Valverde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valverde tries to circle away but Mfer has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valverde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde letting Mfer take a breather here.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Valverde takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Valverde moves out of range easily.
Mfer throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Valverde throws out a leg kick but Mfer moves out of range and Valverde only half commits.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valverde misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer looks for the body kick but Valverde saw that one coming.
Mfer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valverde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valverde walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
A leg kick checked by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Valverde throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valverde cracks Mfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body.
Mfer slips under a jab from Valverde.
Valverde lands with a nice body punch.
Valverde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a head kick but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Valverde tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde scoring well with a low kick there.
Valverde cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Valverde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valverde cracks Mfer with an open hand slap.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valverde.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Valverde walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Decent striking displayed by Valverde there.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valverde checks a low kick from Mfer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer throws the left hand but Valverde avoids the punch easily.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Valverde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Valverde catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valverde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Valverde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valverde lands with an overhand left.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Valverde. That snapped Mfer's head back.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valverde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valverde lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mfer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Valverde dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
A relieved looking Bethania Valverde thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 257 p4p, 630 weight class) and Huber Schlesien (ranked 38 p4p, 84 weight class). Bigg's entrance music is Rocky Top. A fine choice. Crusty Bigg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huber Schlesien!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlesien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schlesien 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.
Schlesien throws a lazy right hand but Bigg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bigg tried to counter with a leg kick but Schlesien avoided it.
Bigg scores with a push kick.
Schlesien throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bigg to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigg has closed the distance and engaged Schlesien in a clinch.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
Schlesien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Schlesien.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Schlesien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
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!
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Schlesien.
Schlesien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bigg.
I was talking to Bigg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schlesien tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bigg avoids it.
Bigg works on Schlesien's body with a couple of short punches.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg tries a body shot but Schlesien blocks it.
Schlesien misses with the head strike.
Schlesien lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schlesien fails to land.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bigg.
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!
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bigg.
Schlesien looks winded!
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlesien prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg trying to control the position but instead, Schlesien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bigg into the cage.
Schlesien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bigg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schlesien lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schlesien.
Bigg blocking some punches.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Bigg taking a breather.
Schlesien swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
Schlesien can't find room to land a body shot as Bigg controls the action.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schlesien lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Bigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schlesien misses with a body punch.
Bigg blocks an uppercut.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike.
Bigg lands a shot to the body.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bigg.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Bigg lands with a right to the head.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Bigg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schlesiens head.
Bigg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bigg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigg avoiding damage as Schlesien throws knees to the body.
Bigg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schlesiens head.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Schlesien is trying to drag Bigg to the mat but Bigg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bigg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bigg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schlesien or not.
Nice body punch from Bigg.
Bigg lands an uppercut.
Bigg tries to work over Schlesien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schlesien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Bigg.
Bigg controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigg lands with a right to the head.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Schlesien backwards.
Bigg works on Schlesien's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crusty Bigg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crusty Bigg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bigg lands a big head kick that sends Schlesien to the canvas! Bigg follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusty Bigg!
A relieved looking Crusty Bigg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 383 p4p, 349 weight class) and Fabiano Capellio (ranked 57 p4p, 52 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabiano Capellio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Capellio's waist but Capellio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capellio.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Capellio gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Capellio is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Capellio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark jumps into guard, dragging Capellio to the mat.
Capellio gets to his feet - Stark follows without any prompting.
Capellio misses with a looping left.
Capellio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Capellio gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Nice body punch from Capellio - that landed with a thud.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Capellio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stark prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capellio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stark prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Stark jumps guard but Capellio stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Capellio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio breaks the clinch.
Stark goes for a double leg but Capellio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capellio continues to drive forward.
Capellio gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Capellio.
Capellio digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Capellio can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Capellio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Capellio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stark seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Capellio can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capellio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Capellio throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Capellio slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Capellio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Capellio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark moves out of range as Capellio strikes.
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Capellio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Stark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Capellio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stark rushes Capellio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Capellio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capellio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capellio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Capellio regains guard immediately.
Capellio pushes Stark off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capellio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capellio misses with a looping right.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Capellio lands a big right hand that sends Stark crashing to the mat! Capellio stays standing though and waves Stark back to his feet!
Capellio thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Capellio tries to get set, Stark tries to push him back and clinch up but Capellio manages to avoid the attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Capellio enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Capellio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stark won't allow Capellio to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Capellio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stark with a poor takedown
and Capellio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capellio misses with a straight right.
Stark misses with a takedown
letting Capellio counter with a right hand.
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Capellio quickly recovers to half guard.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Capellio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Capellio is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is working for a kimura but Capellio is defending it quite comfortably.
Capellio pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Capellio is defending well.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Capellio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Capellio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Capellio looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capellio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark with the ground and pound but Capellio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Capellio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Capellio defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Capellio passes into half guard.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark missing with punches from the bottom.
Capellio tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capellio pulls his head out easily.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Capellio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capellio wants to stand up but Stark is controlling the position.
Capellio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Capellio stands up out of the half guard.
Stark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stark lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Capellio sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Stark thows a huge punch but Capellio dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Capellio sees it coming and defends easily.
Stark prevents Capellio from standing back up.
Capellio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark stops Capellio from getting back to his feet.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Capellio is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capellio tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Capellio is defending well.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Capellio is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Capellio has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stark is on him like a limpet, forcing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark tries to pull guard but Capellio holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Capellio - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capellio tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark jumps into guard, dragging Capellio to the mat.
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Capellio defends easily.
Capellio gets to his feet - Stark follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Capellio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Capellio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stark shoots in but Capellio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark gets a double leg takedown into Capellio's guard.
Capellio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capellio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stark jumps guard but Capellio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capellio is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Capellio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capellio lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capellio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stark prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio lands with a light punch inside.
Capellio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Capellio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Capellio lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Capellio.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capellio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Capellio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capellio 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Capellio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 49 p4p, 202 weight class) and Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 9 p4p, 35 weight class). Tacitus Kilgore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Kilgore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
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!
Akhtankhanov is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore stuns Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore walks into a jab.
Akhtankhanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilgore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Kilgore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilgore down.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Akhtankhanov unleashes a big counter combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilgore on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Kilgore.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Kilgore slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilgore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilgore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Kilgore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Kilgore's head back.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Akhtankhanov cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilgore off the cage and back into range.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Kilgore.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akhtankhanov at a distance.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilgore has time to react.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Kilgore clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Akhtankhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov catches Kilgore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kilgore takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kilgore. Beautiful body shot.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Akhtankhanov tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Kilgore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Kilgore takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Akhtankhanov jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
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... Tacitus Kilgore!
During a confident post fight interview, Tacitus Kilgore 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 24 p4p, 86 weight class) and Braynas Hlervu (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Hlervu has chosen Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart (Jeris Johnson Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braynas Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen misses with a double jab
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hlervu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hlervu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutvonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Hlervu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hlervu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu jabs at Kutvonen's body.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Kutvonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hlervu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hlervu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlervu breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Sloppy strikes from Kutvonen. Those never looked like landing.
Kutvonen shoots and misses
and Hlervu counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hlervu to the ground. Hlervu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick from Hlervu.
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
Kutvonen connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen fails to land the takedown.
Hlervu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Hlervu tries to kick Kutvonen off but Kutvonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
Kutvonen prevents Hlervu from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hlervu!
Hlervu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen content just to control the position here.
Hlervu really wants to buck Kutvonen off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
That's time! Kutvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kutvonen shoots in for a double leg but Hlervu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hlervu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen takes one on the button.
Hlervu throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hlervu's head.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hlervu walks into a left hand.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen cracks Hlervu with a good jab.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hlervu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hlervu is trying to defend but Kutvonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Hlervu is trying to stand up here but Kutvonen is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hlervu can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kutvonen lands a nice short elbow.
Hlervu looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hlervu kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hlervu under the eye.
Kutvonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hlervu sprawls well initially but Kutvonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen is nestled in close to Hlervu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hlervu is in trouble now - Kutvonen has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen won't let Hlervu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Hlervu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kutvonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hlervu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kutvonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Hlervu wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kutvonen lands with some strikes.
Hlervu wants to get back to his feet.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen tries to control but Hlervu wriggling away.
Kutvonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kutvonen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hlervu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hlervu is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Hlervu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kutvonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hlervu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kutvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kutvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hlervu tries to buck Kutvonen off but he can't manage it.
Hlervu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hlervu is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Kutvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hlervu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Lusmu Kutvonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Hlervu circles away easily
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlervu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutvonen jabs at Hlervu's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hlervu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen misses with a double jab.
Hlervu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hlervu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Hlervu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu ducks right into an uppercut from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Kutvonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu avoids it really well and circles away.
Hlervu flicks out a counter leg kick but Kutvonen steps away.
Hlervu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Kutvonen misses
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu throws out a counter right but Kutvonen avoids it with no problem.
Hlervu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hlervu defends it nicely.
Hlervu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutvonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hlervu is fending him off so far but Kutvonen persists. Nope, Hlervu circles away and we're back to standing.
Hlervu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
and Hlervu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kutvonen! He's just covering up as Hlervu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Braynas Hlervu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 1 p4p, 57 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class). Olsen comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seigel misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seigel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Olsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seigel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Olsen really felt that one!
Seigel wants to land a leg kick but Olsen is out of range.
Seigel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Olsen. That one must have hurt.
Olsen moves out of range of the body kick from Seigel.
Olsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen jabs at Seigel's body.
Seigel misses with a head kick.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seigel.
Olsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seigel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seigel manages to avoid it.
Seigel throws a body kick that misses.
Olsen blocks the body kick.
Olsen scores with the left hand. Seigel knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Bugsy Seigel has been cut.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a jab when Seigel was well out of range.
Seigel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Olsen blocks it well.
Olsen slips under a jab from Seigel.
And Olsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Seigel blocks it.
Olsen throws a right hand that misses
and Seigel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Seigel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olsen lands with a shot to the body.
Seigel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seigel ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Olsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Olsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Olsen. Seigel shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seigel throws a leg kick but Olsen checks it.
Olsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Olsen tests Seigel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seigel misses with an uppercut
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seigel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olsen on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seigel stuns Olsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seigel.
Seigel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seigel is looking to chop away at Olsen's legs.
Olsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Seigel moved out of range.
Olsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Seigel moved out of range nicely.
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 Kjetil Olsen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seigel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seigel throws a head kick that misses
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Seigel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Seigel throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Seigel throws a looping overhand right but Olsen ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Seigel counter with a right hand.
Seigel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seigel throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen scores with a decent looking hook.
Olsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seigel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Olsen sprawling to the canvas! Olsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Seigel finish him?!
Seigel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seigel.
Seigel throws out a powerful jab.
Olsen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seigel misses with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Olsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Seigel misses
and Olsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seigel throws a right and a left that Olsen avoids nicely.
Seigel tries to land a body kick
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Olsen misses the jab.
Seigel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Olsen slips under a jab.
Seigel lands with a hook. Olsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olsen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Seigel! Olsen dives in looking to finish! Seigel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen retains his heavyweight title!
Kjetil Olsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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