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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andor Kovacs (ranked 2675 p4p, 2329 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 308 p4p, 269 weight class). The key to victory for Andor Kovacs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andor Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusnemirpow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacs clinches with his opponent.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kusnemirpow is working for takedown but Kovacs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow wants to take the fight to the mat but Kovacs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kovacs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kusnemirpow up against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs presses Kusnemirpow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovacs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kusnemirpow's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacs as he avoids it easily.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kovacs takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kusnemirpow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kusnemirpow blocks an elbow strike from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs presses Kusnemirpow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs rushes Kusnemirpow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kusnemirpow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kusnemirpow.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Kusnemirpow's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs.
Kusnemirpow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kovacs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kovacs tries to escape the position.
Kusnemirpow working for a choke but Kovacs is defending well.
Kovacs is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kusnemirpow controlling well, preventing Kovacs from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs trying to control but not successfully.
Kovacs tries to roll but Kusnemirpow sticks to his back.
Kusnemirpow looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusnemirpow is persistently looking for the submission but Kovacs is defending it well.
Kusnemirpow has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kovacs is in real trouble here. Kusnemirpow gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kovacs is tapping out! Kusnemirpow wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
An out of breath Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Batang Kock (ranked 971 p4p, 1558 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 72 p4p, 109 weight class). Kock's entrance music is I will axe kick you, and I am not careful.. A fine choice. Lvavatai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Can Get It If You Really Want. Tiaoali Lvavatai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Batang Kock's chin.
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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 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Batang Kock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kock lands with a short shot to the head.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but Kock has double underhooks.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Kock.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock swings wildly with an uppercut but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai is trying to force a seperation but Kock has the dominant position.
Kock pulls guard.
Lvavatai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kock's guard.
Kock looking for a guillotine here but Lvavatai defends easily.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Kock is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kock slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Kock shoots for a double leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. He's pushed Kock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kock as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Lvavatai ducks right into an uppercut from Kock.
Lvavatai lands a jab to the head.
Lvavatai throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Kock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Kock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kock has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
The referee calls for Kock to work.
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Lvavatai swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lvavatai thinking.
Lvavatai catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Kock is looking to wear down Lvavatai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Lvavatai .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Lvavatai .
Kock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Kock swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Kock rushes Lvavatai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lvavatai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Lvavatai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Kock throws a front kick that sends Lvavatai stumbling back into the cage.
Kock lands with a hook. Lvavatai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that Kock ducks under and follows up with a left that Kock also avoids with ease.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Kock slams his shin into Lvavatai 's torso.
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lvavatai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai is not content to let Kock control the position.
Lvavatai pushes Kock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kock is chipping away with strikes.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Kock is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Lvavatai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lvavatai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lvavatai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kock in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kock working the ground and pound from side control.
Lvavatai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's time! Kock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Kock shoots in and gets a takedown into Lvavatai 's guard.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai has momentary wrist control but Kock slips an elbow through the middle.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from getting back to his feet.
Kock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kock landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kock manages to pass to side control.
Kock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai is refusing to be controlled, as Kock sits in half guard.
Kock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kock is looking to stall here but Lvavatai recovers full guard.
Lvavatai is looking to stand up but Kock isn't so interested in that idea.
Batang Kock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lvavatai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but Kock moves out of range easily.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kock. Lvavatai shrugs it off though.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Lvavatai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Kock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kock lands a lovely overhand right.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lvavatai manages to circle out of the way.
Lvavatai wants to slow Kock down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
As Lvavatai looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Lvavatai just gets out of the way.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Kock is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiaoali Lvavatai .
I think Kock 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Donovan (ranked 2913 p4p, 1167 weight class) and Puncher Face (ranked 132 p4p, 71 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Puncher Face!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donovan takes a shot to the head.
Donovan misses with the head strike.
Face with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Donovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Face.
Face is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donovan is keeping busy.
Donovan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Donovan misses with the head strike.
Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donovan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Face smiles and moves away.
Donovan closes the distance but Face moves to the side
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Face tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Donovan misses with an uppercut
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Donovan pushes Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Face scores with a knee to the head.
Donovan letting Face take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Face - that landed with a thud.
Donovan fails to pull guard.
Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Face just leaning against Donovan, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Face slows down the pace here.
Face is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Face.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Puncher Face.
Donovan throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face wants to counter the offense by Donovan and move into the clinch position.
Donovan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Donovan swings widly with a right hand
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donovan finds it's way round the side to connect with Face's head.
Donovan misses with an uppercut
and Face counters with a left and a right that stings Donovan.
Face tries to clinch up.
Donovan feinted with a counter takedown.
Donovan misses with a hook
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donovan thuds a left hand into Face's body.
Donovan misses with a left hand
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Face wants to counter the offense by Donovan and move into the clinch position.
Face clinches up with Donovan and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Face has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A knee to the head by Face.
Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dan Donovan's cut is getting worse.
Face is trying to maintain a safe position but Donovan gets an underhook and turns Face into the cage.
Donovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Face connects with a knee to the head.
Face with a knee to the head.
 Donovan is rocked!
Face lands a big knee to the head and Donovan goes down! Face pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puncher Face!
Our winner, Puncher Face, 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 Bartolomeu Ganz (ranked 791 p4p, 1356 weight class) and Sour Diesel (ranked 101 p4p, 156 weight class). Ganz comes to the cage accompanied by Adam and Eve. Sour Diesel 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeu Ganz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sour Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ganz cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Ganz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganz thuds a left hand into Diesel's body.
Ganz misses with a shot to the body
and Diesel counters with a three punch combo that has Ganz backing up. Ganz nods at Diesel to acknowledge the strikes.
Ganz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Ganz off the cage and back into range.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sour Diesel has been cut.
Diesel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ganz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Diesel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diesel throws a sloppy head kick and Ganz moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel cracks Ganz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ganz throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Ganz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ganz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diesel can pounce on him.
Ganz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ganz throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Ganz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganz works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel takes a swing at Ganz's ribcage but misses.
As Diesel backs away, Ganz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diesel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ganz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
 Diesel is rocked!
Diesel throws a combination that misses
and Ganz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ganz throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Ganz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diesel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ganz scores with a counter punch that sends Diesel to the canvas! Ganz smells blood - he's punishing Diesel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diesel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartolomeu Ganz!
Bartolomeu Ganz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 840 p4p, 700 weight class) and Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 114 p4p, 98 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longabaugh scores with a nice head shot.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh rushes Buddha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch.
Buddha gets control of Longabaugh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buddha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Longabaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longabaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longabaugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longabaugh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh wants to stand but Buddha is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longabaugh looking to sit in guard and control but Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Longabaugh working a defensive guard here.
Longabaugh looking for a sweep. Not yet Longabaugh, not yet.
Buddha stops Longabaugh from standing up.
Buddha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longabaugh keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
Buddha postures up.
Buddha content to stall in guard here.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buddha lands a couple of digs.
Longabaugh wants to stand up but Buddha is controlling him.
Buddha is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Buddha lands a front kick.
Buddha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
Buddha throws a combination that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Longabaugh lands.
A punch combination from Longabaugh misses.
Buddha throws a big counter combination but Longabaugh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Longabaugh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buddha - the referee stops the clock and Longabaugh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buddha. Longabaugh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Longabaugh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longabaugh cracks Buddha with an open hand slap.
Longabaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buddha circles away quickly and effectively.
Buddha throws a big counter combination but Longabaugh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Longabaugh closes the distance but Buddha moves to the side
and Longabaugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Samson Buddha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Buddha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Longabaugh connects with a right hand. Buddha shakes it off.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Buddha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
Buddha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick lands for Buddha.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh throws a shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a jab to the body
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buddha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Longabaugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buddha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha forces his way into half guard.
Longabaugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longabaugh 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.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep. Buddha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Buddha seems content to control.
Buddha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longabaugh regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha lands a couple of elbows.
Longabaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buddha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longabaugh 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.
Buddha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha trying to control the position from guard on top but Longabaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longabaugh is striking off his back. Buddha thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Buddha passes to side control.
Longabaugh tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh is still trying to improve position.
Longabaugh is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Buddha 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.
Longabaugh is looking to regain half guard here but Buddha keeps moving and retains side control.
Buddha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longabaugh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buddha working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Longabaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Buddha misses
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha shoots and misses
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Buddha tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Longabaugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buddha is trying to pull guard but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Buddha is trying to control the position but Longabaugh postures up.
Longabaugh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Longabaugh from controlling successfully.
Longabaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longabaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buddha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longabaugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buddha is keeping the position for now.
Longabaugh looking to sit in guard and control but Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buddha is standing up over Longabaugh. Longabaugh looks to escape but Buddha dives into side control.
Longabaugh dodges the ground and pound from Buddha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh tries to improve position but can't.
Buddha moves into full mount!
Buddha has control of Longabaugh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Longabaugh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Buddha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha trying to control but Longabaugh is having none of it.
Buddha quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Buddha but it's paid off an Longabaugh is forced to tap! Nice work by Buddha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
During a confident post fight interview, Samson Buddha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bispen (ranked 978 p4p, 769 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 152 p4p, 116 weight class). Derrick Lewis 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bispen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bispen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lewis back to the cage. Bispen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bispen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
Bispen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bispen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Bispen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lewis in his tracks.
Bispen swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Bispen misses with a body punch
and Lewis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bispen's guard.
Bispen is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewis won't allow Bispen to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bispen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bispen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bispen's guard.
Bispen wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Bispen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lewis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bispen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bispen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bispen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Bispen.
Bispen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Bispen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lewis takes one on the button.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Bispen pushes him off.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Bispen.
Bispen clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bispen.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bispen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bispen swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bispen misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Bispen sprawls well.
Bispen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lewis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bispen cracks Lewis with an open hand slap.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
Bispen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bispen wants it to stay on the feet.
Bispen scores with a shot to the body.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bispen pinned against the cage. Bispen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Lewis looks to move away, Bispen throws a big counter combo but Lewis just gets out of the way.
Ivan Bispen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bispen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Bispen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis takes one on the button.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lewis is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bispen finish him?
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Bispen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lewis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lewis looks to clinch but Bispen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lewis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Bispen!
Ivan Bispen 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 Galileo Galilei (ranked 497 p4p, 1018 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 32 p4p, 57 weight class). Galileo Galilei 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Galileo Galilei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Old Leg Tartakov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Galilei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Galilei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Galilei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tartakov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galilei's guard.
Galilei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Galilei keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tartakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galilei is pulling down on Tartakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tartakov, at least for the moment.
Galilei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Tartakov.
Tartakov dives in and scores a takedown into Galilei's guard.
Galilei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there.
Galilei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galilei has control of Tartakov's left arm, preventing Tartakov from doing any damage.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galilei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov pushing down on Galilei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galilei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tartakov seems to be working for a kimura but Galilei defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Galilei defending well.
Galilei has hold of Tartakov's hands but Tartakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Tartakov there.
Galilei trying to control here.
Tartakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tartakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galilei sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tartakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tartakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tartakov trying to control from half guard but Galilei is working away.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galilei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galilei is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tartakov misses with an uppercut. Galilei saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Galilei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galilei scores with a sloppy right hand. Tartakov should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Galilei.
Galilei looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Galilei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Galilei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartakov. Tartakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Galilei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tartakov fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galilei pinned against the cage. Galilei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galilei jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov swings widly with a right hand
and Galilei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tartakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tartakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Galilei. No joy for Tartakov on that attempt.
Galileo Galilei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Galilei throws an overhand right that lands on Tartakov's shoulder, as Tartakov tries to avoid the shot.
Tartakov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galilei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tartakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartakov.
Tartakov throws a hook to the side of Galilei's head but Galilei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Tartakov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galilei doesn't seem phased though.
Tartakov feints and then cracks Galilei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galilei down.
Tartakov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartakov scores with the left hand. Galilei knows he should have avoided that one.
Galilei misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galilei scores with the left hand. Tartakov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tartakov goes for a double leg but Galilei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galilei continues to drive forward.
Galilei misses with a head kick.
Galilei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartakov throws out a counter right but Galilei avoids it with no problem.
Tartakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Tartakov - just one landing.
Galilei misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galilei tests Tartakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galilei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tartakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galilei holds on and takes a little breather.
Tartakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galilei was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy body kick from Galilei
so Tartakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tartakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tartakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galilei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Galilei keeps moving.
Tartakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov throwing strikes from guard but Galilei blocks nicely.
Tartakov trying to control but Galilei is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galilei wants to hit a sweep here but Tartakov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Galilei there!
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galilei is looking to escape.
Galilei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov unloading with bombs!
Tartakov looking to finish with strikes here!
Galilei is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tartakov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galilei turns into him and now he's in Tartakov's guard.
Galilei passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galilei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galilei's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tartakov.
Tartakov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Galilei.
Tartakov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galilei defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tartakov looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galilei tries to break free.
Galilei is working hard here to advance position.
Galilei is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tartakov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galilei's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Tartakov's hands.
Well, with Tartakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Galilei is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov wants to control the position but Galilei frees himself and scrambles - Tartakov manages to regain control in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tartakov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
A victorious Old Leg Tartakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Mediocre (ranked 1054 p4p, 252 weight class) and Lars Kay (ranked 96 p4p, 28 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Granite chin |
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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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mister Mediocre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mediocre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mediocre showed some decent athleticism there.
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Mediocre wants to take a breather but Kay is having none of it.
Mediocre is looking for a kimura here.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre throwing shots but Kay is blocking nicely.
Mediocre throwing shots but Kay is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mediocre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mediocre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mediocre wants to work for an arm triangle but Kay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mediocre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mediocre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kay is keeping the position for now.
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Mediocre defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mediocre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mediocre.
Kay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mediocre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Mediocre defends easily.
Kay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mediocre is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre tries to stand but Kay is controlling from the bottom.
Kay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mediocre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mediocre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mediocre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mediocre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four 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.
Mediocre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mediocre defends well.
Mediocre pushing down on Kay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mediocre working over Kay with some ground and pound. Kay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mediocre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kay defending well though.
Kay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mediocre scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Kay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mediocre has a takedown stuffed.
Kay gets caught napping as Mediocre dives in and scores a takedown. Kay manages to retain guard.
Kay is looking for a triangle here but Mediocre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mediocre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mediocre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mediocre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kay's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mediocre's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay wants to improve his position but Mediocre is controlling well.
Mediocre wants to work for an arm triangle but Kay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kay gets full guard.
Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mediocre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mediocre controlling from the top position.
Mediocre forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kay wants to control but Mediocre is keeping busy.
Mediocre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kay sees it coming and defends easily.
Mediocre thows a huge punch but Kay dodges it nicely.
Mediocre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Mediocre sits in half guard.
Mediocre is working for a submission of some sort.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
Kay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mediocre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kay defends it well.
Mediocre wants to take a breather but Kay is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mediocre seems to be working for a kimura but Kay defends the submission attempt.
Kay is looking to improve his position.
Mediocre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mediocre is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Mediocre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kay looks to move away, Mediocre throws a big counter combo but Kay just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Mediocre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Kay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kay.
Mediocre darts in and clinches Kay up against the cage.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kay as Mediocre tries to tie him up.
Mediocre manages to pull guard.
Mediocre trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling the position.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mediocre wants to stand but Kay is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Mediocre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Mediocre!
Kay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mediocre has passed into half guard!
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Mediocre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kay keeps working.
Mediocre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mediocre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mediocre pulls his head out easily.
Mediocre is trying to control the action in half guard but Kay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Mediocre uses his free foot to push down on Kay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kay.
Mister Mediocre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kay working to try and regain half guard.
Mediocre lands a big elbow.
Mediocre wants to finish this one by submission but Kay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mediocre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre with shots to the head and body - Kay looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mediocre working for a submission but Kay is keeping him at bay.
Kay tries to reverse the position but Mediocre maintains control.
Mediocre lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mediocre.
Kay can't escape the position.
Mediocre landing shots from mount.
Mediocre raining down shots from the mount!
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay keeps trying to improve his position.
Mediocre lands a big elbow.
Mediocre tries to control but Kay wriggling away.
Mediocre with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mediocre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mediocre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Mediocre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Mediocre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mediocre, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 241 p4p, 237 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 33 p4p, 32 weight class). Tenryu has chosen piri & tommy - on & on as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tenryu, as that shot connected.
Tenryu darts in trying to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu rushes Kowalkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Tenryu with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalkiewicz as Tenryu tries to tie him up.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kowalkiewicz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu has Kowalkiewicz pushed against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz presses Tenryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu trying to stall but Kowalkiewicz improves his position.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tenryus head.
Tenryu gets through Kowalkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu trying to stall but Kowalkiewicz improves his position.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz is working Tenryu over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu.
Tenryu trying to stall but Kowalkiewicz improves his position.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but Tenryu moved away.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenryu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Kowalkiewicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tenryu loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Tenryu circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Tenryu keeps it at a distance.
Tenryu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalkiewicz lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp one two that drops Tenryu! Kowalkiewicz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tenryu to his feet! Tenryu is in big trouble!
Tenryu is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tenryu, pushing him back against the cage.
Tenryu is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
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!
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Tenryu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Tenryu is breathing heavily.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tenryu or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a left to the head.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that second round.
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!
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Tenryu looks to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries a low kick but Tenryu avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalkiewicz is working Tenryu over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Tenryu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalkiewicz stalling the fight.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Tenryu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tenryu's gas tank.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Tenryu's ribcage. Tenryu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Tenryu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Tenryu takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Tenryu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tenryu pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalkiewicz 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Frewin (ranked 184 p4p, 258 weight class) and Powder Puff (ranked 12 p4p, 17 weight class). Frewin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Billy the Squid's Water Pistol by The Neptunas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Frewin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Powder Puff!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frewin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Puff throws an off balance right hand
and Frewin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frewin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puff.
Puff misses the shot to the body.
Puff throws a good cross that connects.
Puff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puff clinches up against the cage.
Puff misses with some punches.
Frewin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frewin is looking to break free of the clinch but Puff has double underhooks.
Puff has a couple of punches blocked by Frewin.
Puff can't find room to land a body shot as Frewin controls the action.
Frewin prevents a body shot from Puff.
Frewin is looking to break free of the clinch but Puff has double underhooks.
Frewin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puff takes the fight into the clinch.
Puff tries a body shot but Frewin blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puff misses with a punch to the body.
Puff misses with the head strike.
Puff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puff swings wildly with an uppercut but Frewin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puff swings wildly with an uppercut but Frewin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puff tries to work over Frewin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Puff.
Frewin breaks the clinch.
Puff moves to clinch but Frewin breaks away
and Frewin counters with a stiff right hand.
Frewin slips under a jab from Puff.
A swing and a miss from Puff.
Puff thuds a left hand into Frewin's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puff lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Frewin. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Puff there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frewin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puff.
Frewin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Frewin moves away from the strike by Puff.
Puff throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Frewin lands.
Puff lands a really nice looking cross but Frewin seems unphased.
Puff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puff throws an off balance right hand
and Frewin counters with a nice body shot.
Puff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frewin counters with a straight right hand.
Frewin throws a shot from downtown. Puff moves away and avoids it.
Powder Puff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frewin.
Puff looks to clinch
and Frewin counters with a head kick. That will keep Puff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Puff thuds a left hand into Frewin's body.
Puff misses with a shot to the body
and Frewin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frewin.
Puff looks winded!
Puff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puff walks into a left hand.
Frewin cracks Puff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Puff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Frewin finish him?
Puff is rocked!
Frewin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frewin finds Puff's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Puff flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Frewin lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Puff will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Frewin!
Butch Frewin retains his super heavyweight title!
Butch Frewin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Powder Puff spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe I lost to that little piece of shit. I'm retiring. '.
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