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SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abduwali Hassan (ranked 1464 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 144 p4p, 115 weight class). Tommy Gavin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abduwali Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
A nice side step and Gavin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gavin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Hassan throws out a leg kick but Gavin moves out of range and Hassan only half commits.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hassan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hassan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Gavin defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gavin's head backwards.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Nice shot lands for Hassan.
Hassan sizes up Gavin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Hassan misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Hassan down.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hassan misses with a leg kick
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Gavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hassan lands a high kick!
Gavin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Gavin walks into a stiff left hand from Hassan.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Hassan settles back down.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body. Gavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Gavin counters with a nice body kick.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Gavin blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gavin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hassan has got the better of the exchanges.
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin tries a low kick but Hassan avoids it.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hassan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Hassan settles back down.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Hassan tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin misses with a hook
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin 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.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Hassan lands but Gavin takes it in his stride.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Hassan moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hassan misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
Hassan lands a jab.
Hassan gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan drops his hands momentarily and Gavin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gavin scores with a nice body kick.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hassan.
Gavin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hassan counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
A leg kick checked by Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan lands with a kick to the temple. Gavin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Gavin saw it coming and moves away.
Gavin throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan throws a low kick but Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin slips a straight right by Hassan.
Gavin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hassan throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Hassan with a nice cross.
Gavin jabs at Hassan's body.
Gavin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Hassan.
Gavin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan in his tracks.
A big right from Hassan misses.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hassan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Gavin slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick from Hassan.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gavin finds it's way through Hassan's defenses.
 Hassan is rocked!
Hassan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin steps in with a hook that catches Hassan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gavin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hassan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommy Gavin made sure he mentioned © Trap House, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Abduwali Hassan was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Narloch (ranked 1847 p4p, 1787 weight class) and Alex Munhoz (ranked 73 p4p, 71 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Narloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alex Munhoz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Narloch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munhoz looks for a takedown but Narloch sprawls well.
Munhoz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Narloch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Narloch. No joy for Munhoz on that attempt.
Munhoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Narloch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Munhoz is rocked!
Leandro Narloch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Munhoz.
Narloch throws out a loose jab but Munhoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munhoz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munhoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Narloch is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Narloch shuts the power down on Munhoz. Lights out, game over! Narloch is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leandro Narloch!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maro Pjetlic (ranked 1508 p4p, 1615 weight class) and Robbie Hall (ranked 75 p4p, 67 weight class). Pjetlic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Legend. Hall has chosen Andy Shauf: The Magician as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maro Pjetlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Pjetlic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Pjetlic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Pjetlic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pjetlic misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pjetlic wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Pjetlic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Pjetlic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pjetlic is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pjetlic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hall has cracked it and Pjetlic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 397 p4p, 208 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 55 p4p, 26 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar 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 shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Escobar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov is adopting a defensive guard.
Escobar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuznetsov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kuznetsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Escobar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Escobar won't let him.
Kuznetsov postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuznetsov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Escobar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Kuznetsov motions for Escobar to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Escobar.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuznetsov stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Escobar is proving hard to escape from.
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Escobar moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Escobar avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Escobar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Escobar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Escobar.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 389 p4p, 325 weight class) and Orestes Prometheus (ranked 52 p4p, 46 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orestes Prometheus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prometheus takes one to the side of the head.
Prometheus moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.
Rozhkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prometheus sprawls well initially but Rozhkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rozhkov controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prometheus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prometheus trying to hold on to Rozhkov's head to control him but Rozhkov postures up.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prometheus's head.
Rozhkov working Prometheus over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prometheus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Prometheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov winds up and cracks Prometheus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Rozhkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov stalling away here and it's allowed Prometheus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prometheus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prometheus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rozhkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov passes into half guard.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prometheus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Prometheus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prometheus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov prevents Prometheus from improving his position.
Prometheus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Rozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rozhkov is trying to control. Prometheus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prometheus is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
Prometheus throws out a counter right but Rozhkov avoids it with no problem.
Rozhkov misses with a jab to the body
and Prometheus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rozhkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prometheus counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Rozhkov there.
Rozhkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prometheus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov lands a right hook to the body.
Rozhkov closes the distance and clinches up with Prometheus, looking for a takedown. Rozhkov pushes Prometheus against the cage but Prometheus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rozhkov showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozhkov wants to control but Prometheus is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus is positioning himself well to prevent Rozhkov advancing to mount.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Prometheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rozhkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prometheus is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rozhkov looks to land a strike but Prometheus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rozhkov won't allow Prometheus to sweep him here.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rozhkov trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov slips nicely into half guard.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prometheus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rozhkov.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prometheus is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov working Prometheus over with strikes.
Prometheus has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
Prometheus trying to hold on to Rozhkov's head to control him but Rozhkov postures up.
Prometheus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Prometheus takes one to the side of the head.
Rozhkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Prometheus counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Prometheus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Prometheus. No joy for Rozhkov on that attempt.
Prometheus misses the shot to the body.
Rozhkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prometheus quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rozhkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prometheus defends it well.
Prometheus wants to improve his position but Rozhkov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prometheus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prometheus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozhkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prometheus has hold of Rozhkov's hands but Rozhkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prometheus wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prometheus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Prometheus is staying active underneath Rozhkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Prometheus's head.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Prometheus wants to get back to full guard but Rozhkov has mounted him!
Rozhkov dominating with strikes here.
Rozhkov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov with a couple of short strikes.
Rozhkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prometheus?
Rozhkov breaks from Prometheus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov loads up with a big shot that hurts Prometheus! He's pulled Rozhkov in close but Rozhkov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Prometheus survive? More strikes from Rozhkov and Prometheus is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 267 p4p, 336 weight class) and Kodiyak Redd (ranked 16 p4p, 19 weight class). Kodiyak Redd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redd avoids the body shot from Green.
Redd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Redd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.
Redd manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green passes into half guard.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Redd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Redd defends it.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Redd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green postures up.
Green won't allow Redd to sweep him here.
Green controlling from the top position.
Green passes Redd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Redd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redd is looking to improve his position.
Green is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Redd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Redd.
Green wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd prevents Green from improving position.
Redd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.
Green trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away.
Redd is in trouble now - Green has advanced to mount!
Redd prevents Green from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Green looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Redd is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd pulls Green in close to his closed guard and prevents Green from doing any damage or advancing position.
Green passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redd defends it nicely.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Green preventing the sweep.
Redd can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to take a breather but Redd is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Redd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green pushing down on Redd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Redd gets back to full guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green postures up.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Green wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Redd throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Green misses with a hook.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redd as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Redd is in Green's guard.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd connects with a couple of short punches.
Redd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Green's head.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redd passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Redd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Green moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Redd pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Green tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
Green gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redd throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Redd.
Green is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redd is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away.
Green prevents Redd from improving his position.
Redd trying to control but Green postures up.
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Redd defends it.
Green is controlling the pace.
Green is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it.
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Redd is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Redd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Redd tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green prevents Redd from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green uses his free foot to push down on Redd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Redd.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Green is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Redd is in real trouble.
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Redd pushed the leg off.
Green keeps control of the position as Redd tries to break free.
Green is riding his opponent, not letting Redd buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd tries to break free.
Redd preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Green.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ed Green made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barron White (ranked 123 p4p, 164 weight class) and Clarence Hoost (ranked 23 p4p, 27 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barron White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clarence Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoost is out of range and White settles back down.
And Hoost responds with a good body kick, but White manages to step out the way in time.
White throws a body punch but Hoost moves out of range.
Hoost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but White blocks it well.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White tries to bum rush Hoost with a series of wild strikes but Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but White blocks it well.
Hoost avoids the body shot from White.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoost moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White checks a low kick from Hoost.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
Hoost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Hoost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
White is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Hoost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. White really felt that one!
Hoost avoids a kick to the body.
Hoost raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoost lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Hoost takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!
White is rocked!
It looks like Barron White has been cut.
Hoost digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White walks straight into a right hand from Hoost - that's dropped him! Hoost jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save White from any more punishment! White complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clarence Hoost!
An out of breath Clarence Hoost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 15 p4p, 324 weight class) and Satanic Panic (ranked 3 p4p, 50 weight class). Panic has chosen Freezing Moon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panic misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Panic misses the target.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panic.
Graves throws a right and a left that Panic avoids nicely.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic avoids the body shot from Graves.
Panic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panic.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Panic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Satanic Panic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
Graves jabs at Panic's body.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Panic had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Panic's head back.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panic.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.
Graves with a jab.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Panic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panic counters with a nice leg kick.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves shoots for a double leg takedown but Panic sprawls well. He's pushed Graves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panic.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Panic lands a right hook to the body.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panic doesn't seem bothered though.
Panic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Panic.
Graves lands a head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Graves.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Panic cracks Graves on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Graves falls backwards against the cage. Panic follows up with more strikes that drop Graves to his knees. Panic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Graves! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satanic Panic!
Satanic Panic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Short (ranked 63 p4p, 202 weight class) and Antonio Tarver (ranked 6 p4p, 13 weight class). Short comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Antonio Tarver will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Tarver!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarver clinches up against the cage.
Tarver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarver lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarver jumps guard but Short stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Short prevents a body shot from Tarver.
Short is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarver jumps guard and drags Short to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Tarver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tarver is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tarver looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
Short is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tarver working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Tarver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Tarver keeping full guard, as Short tries to pass.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Short is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Short accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Short drops back looking for a leg! Tarver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarver manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Tarver's guard.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Short looking to pass the guard.
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tarver is tightening it up a little... Short has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Short reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Short taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tarver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Tarver!
Our winner, Antonio Tarver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 7 p4p, 108 weight class) and Imperial Washington (ranked 3 p4p, 18 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Olsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olsen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Washington jabs at Olsen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Washington.
Olsen walks into a jab.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olsen slips under a jab from Washington.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Imperial Washington has been cut.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Olsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington gets a clinch.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olsen's efforts to push away.
Olsen can't break the clinch.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olsen lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington just leaning against Olsen, taking a breather.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
A shot to the body from Washington misses
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olsen keeps Washington at a distance using the push kick.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen checks a low kick from Washington.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Olsen throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Washington follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid body kick from Olsen.
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!
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Imperial Washington will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Olsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kjetil Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olsen lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
Olsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
Washington throws a push kick but Olsen slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Washington unleashes a big counter combination but Olsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Washington replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Olsen blocks it well.
Olsen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington lands a jab to Olsen's midsection.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Olsen!
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Olsen misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a thumping low kick.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Olsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Olsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washington counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Olsen misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen checks the leg kick.
Olsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington connects with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Washington 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.
Washington tries to clinch up but Olsen circles away and keeps his distance.
As Washington looks to move away, Olsen throws a big counter combo but Washington just gets out of the way.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington slips a straight right by Olsen.
Olsen throws a lazy body kick
and Washington counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Olsen under the eye.
Washington circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Olsen drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Washington follows Olsen to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imperial Washington!
Imperial Washington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kjetil Olsen had this to say: 'Owie!'.
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